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Building and maintaining a people-centered, purpose-driven workplace culture is more important than ever in today’s uncertain economy and labor market—and more challenging. According to 2022 research from McKinsey & Company, 82% of employees feel an organization’s purpose is important, and 70% say their work defines their sense of purpose. Organizations can create and perpetuate a culture […]
The labor market has undergone many fundamental shifts over the course of human history. The transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture, the transition from agriculture to widespread factory work, and the shift from industrial labor to the information economy represent some of the most important headlines in this millennia-old trend. Employers and HR professionals […]
Employee engagement and passion are essential to high performance and long-term company success. Unfortunately, many businesses struggle due to an unmotivated, dispassionate workforce and the consequent negative impact on productivity and efficiency. Certain employees may not be a good fit for a specific role or your workplace culture. That said, there are other occasions when […]
Innovative companies are collaborative companies. They find new solutions by sifting through a steady flow of fresh ideas drawn from a wide range of contributors. The best innovators understand that the next big idea could come from anyone in the organization, so they democratize innovation and invite everyone to participate. Achieving that level of collaboration […]
Job unhappiness is at an all-time high, according to Gallup’s State of the Workplace. The same report found that working women in the United States are among the most stressed employees on the planet. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the “Great Resignation,” roughly 1 million women are missing from the workforce nationwide. […]
Fifty percent of workers are back in the office, and a recent study says it’s likely to stay that way. With hybrid work as the new normal, businesses must develop innovative ways to engage their employees, which goes beyond laptops and hand sanitizer. Here are three ways to improve employee health, connection, cleanliness, and culture: […]
Gartner recently estimated that by the end of 2023, fully remote and hybrid workers are expected to account for 71% of the workforce in the United States. We know that companies that embrace these trends will be able to attract and retain top talent while increasing productivity and employee satisfaction. Key trends of remote and […]
Many, if not most, organizations have methods in place to gather input from employees—suggestion boxes, hotlines, focus groups, engagement surveys, etc. But are these organizations actually using this input strategically? The High Cost of Poor Communication Organizations can’t risk the high costs of disengaged employees. According to Gallup, disengaged employees have 37% higher absenteeism, 18% lower […]
Employee engagement is a crucial aspect of organizational success, and HR plays a vital role in fostering a highly engaged workforce. Employee engagement is a term used to describe how emotionally invested and devoted people are to their jobs and the company. It includes elements like motivation, zeal, and alignment with corporate ideals and goes […]
Sometimes the causes of stress and burnout are obvious. A looming deadline, a sick child, or financial insecurity can all add to a person’s mental health burden. But there are other elements of our daily lives that affect mental well-being in more subtle ways. Sensory health, which goes beyond the traditional five senses to address […]