Summer technically begins June 21, but the season unofficially kicks off Memorial Day weekend. The stretch from June through Labor Day is busier than it looks; the compliance calendar doesn't slow down even though the pace does. Here's a…
Employee Engagement
Most organizations track employee turnover closely. It’s standard practice to follow in-house trends, measure replacement costs, and fill open roles as quickly as possible. But turnover isn’t just a staffing issue. It also poses a threat to the maintenance of…
Layoffs may reduce costs, but what happens next determines whether your business stabilizes or struggles. For many growth-stage businesses, layoffs are a painful but necessary decision. Maybe revenue dipped, costs rose or priorities shifted. But once the notices are delivered,…
At work, across industries, continents and generations, this is one thing that will always be welcomed: Appreciation. You want to show employees you appreciate them because they're smart. They're responsible. They're progressive. They're go-getters. They're engaged. And the bottom line…
The way we work will change, and companies that adapt and help their employees adapt -- at this critical tipping point -- will succeed. That's the assessment of the workplace from Deloitte's latest Global Human Capital Trends Report. In fact,…
Spring fever is real. Ask any HR manager what happens to Friday attendance when the weather turns: By the end of the week, employees are making a choice, and many aren’t choosing the office. That’s what Envoy’s new report reveals.…
You don't want to rattle your employees' nerves. Or leave them on edge. Or cause them to stay up at night, wondering what's next. Yet some bosses do those things. They say unnerving things to their employees. Even worse, some…
The good news: It's the Great Stability. Employees want to stay employed with you. But that doesn't mean you just rest on your laurels, thinking employees will endure whatever is handed to them. They still want to work in a…
A whopping 77% of employers expect HR technology to help improve the employee experience, according to Aspect43’s State of HRTech survey. And considering that more than a third (38%) of employed workers in the U.S. plan to look for a…
Every organization is made up of individuals, each with different goals, motivations, challenges and expectations. Creating a listening environment where all of them feel heard, supported and motivated can feel like an uphill battle. Even when things are going well,…
There’s a stubborn myth still floating around many workplaces. It’s time we let it go with the same energy as a karaoke night that got out of hand. The myth is that being neurodivergent means you’re less productive. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t.…
They're walking dead in your workplace and draining the life out of people and productivity: Zombie Projects. The problem probably runs deeper than you imagined. And you'll want to stop it. Nearly 45% of employees say they came into 2026…
As mental health was brought to the forefront during the pandemic, loneliness emerged more - and organizations still want to take steps to reduce loneliness. Before the dramatic shift toward remote and hybrid work, research by Cigna found that loneliness…
Employee Appreciation Day is March 6th this year, and it’s one of the best opportunities to convey value, support and recognition to the people who fuel your business’s success. Now is the perfect time to plan a unique, fun and…
Turns out, employees are still relatively miserable at work, regardless of where they work. Employee discontent spreads across locations -- in the office, hybrid and remote. Employee engagement -- the catchphrase that describes if they're involved and enthusiastic about work…
Company all-hands meetings present great opportunities to provide clarity and connection. For fully remote organizations, the stakes are especially high. These annual gatherings are strategic culture touchpoints -- rare occasions for leaders to reinforce alignment, belonging and shared purpose across…
