Working remotely was a lifesaver for many companies and their employees. Some people loved it, while others couldn’t wait to return to the office. For those employees who enjoy working remotely and have continued to do so, here’s some advice: Beware of the Zoom Ceiling. What’s the Zoom Ceiling? It’s an “out of sight, out […]
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 DEI are perceived to promote division, inequity, and exclusion. How did we get here? One […]
Employee engagement surveys are vital to a company’s success and growth, but you knew that right! And you probably know a few reasons why employee engagement surveys are important. But do you know how to create a 100% guaranteed successful survey? Neither do we. After all, don’t they say there are no guarantees in life? […]
The Great Resignation is still going strong – and HR professionals feel the tremendous impact. For 20 years, the resignation rate in the United States had not exceeded 2.4% of the workforce per month, according to Thought Exchange. In late 2021, resignation rates in the private sector increased to 3.4% per month. What’s more, the […]
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 polled Americans online on how the pandemic changed their work and lives. Of the more […]
When the other shoe drops in the workplace, many people take cover or become scarce. Many try to avoid an uncomfortable talk with employees. So when something takes a turn for the worse at work, people share less, whisper more and fill gaps with negative talk. That’s not the way to do it. “It’s easy to […]
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 this? Because financial stress is still taking a toll on employees’ physical and mental health. […]
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 taking this seriously – according to a RAND survey, over 80% of large employers provide […]
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 year. The reason? The rapidly rising cost of living. This trend is quite the turnaround […]
