You'd think, by now, we'd have the problems with hybrid work figured out. But there's still no panacea for employees, their managers and the HR pros who facilitate it. Despite that, employees want hybrid, flexible work. The most recent data…
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You've heard some bad excuses for missing work. Now's the time for HR to turn the tables - and give employees great reasons to come to work. The workplace has a bad rap lately, prompting many employees to rebel a…
A lot has changed since the pandemic started, but perhaps nothing was more impacted than work locations. Many workers who worked a traditional 9-5 were used to the usual commute and problems that office life had. Suddenly, they were opened…
Companies spend billions of dollars each year creating strategic business plans that serve as a blueprint for growth. Your team is in charge of managing the most critical asset that will execute that plan: your human capital. You hire the…
In many industries, remote work is becoming a popular option for both employers and employees. Studies show that employees are more productive, happier and more satisfied with their jobs when they can complete their work in their own environment. But…
Now more than ever, employers are seeing how important it is to keep their staff happy and motivated at work. One way to do that: Employee recognition. A recent study found that 82% of respondents consider “recognition an important part…
In 2021, 47 million workers quit their jobs seeking better work-life balance, flexibility and company culture, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Despite the fact that many of these people got other jobs, there’s still a labor shortage heading…
Every HR pro wants happy employees. So you do all you can to engage them and add meaning at work. But your front-line managers might unknowingly undermine those efforts. “Managers at all levels routinely – and unwittingly – undermine the…
It’s no secret that many prefer remote work – a study from McKinsey & Company found that 87% of employees who were offered remote work took the opportunity. The study also showed that a flexible work environment is one of…
By most measures, decades of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs have failed to move meaningful needles. In fact, the last few years have seen backlashes and even legislation to govern the workplace and classrooms. Somehow, programs designed to promote…
Almost everyone says they want flexibility these days. Some even demand it. But two researchers found what they say isn’t exactly what they want. “What it seems they really want is autonomy,” say Holger Reisinger and Dane Fetterer, researchers at…
If you’re still short-staffed and looking for employees, we’ve got some terrific news! A new study found that 94% of people who said they were unemployed and 68% of retirees would consider returning to work. The CNBC All-America Workforce Survey…
The pandemic was and still is a source of great financial stress for many people. And like we’ve mentioned before, employees who are focused on personal financial problems aren’t focused on their work. So why are we still talking about…
Ask any employer where employee well-being ranks on their priority list, and it will likely be close to the top: one thing we've learned from The Great Resignation is that employees' mental health is deeply linked to retention. Employers are…
Nearly everyone in the country is feeling the impact of high inflation right now, and retirees are no exception. According to a survey done by Resume Builder, one in five retirees said they will likely return to the workforce this…
A lot of employees are reevaluating careers and job prospects right now, but a recent study found that younger employees are the group with the lowest job satisfaction. Dubbed "Zillennials," workers between the ages of 23 and 28 are speaking…
