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Over the past 2 years, the way businesses have been run has changed dramatically. Since the early confusion that accompanied the onset of the pandemic, the business world has settled down, learned that hybrid and work-from-home business models actually do work, and started taking steps to evolve operations. This evolution has been more than simply […]
For the past several months, you have likely been hearing much about the Great Resignation. Last November, 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs—the highest number since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking this metric. Another 4.2 million quit in October and 4.4 million in September, indicating the trend will continue for the foreseeable future. […]
The annual State of the Union address, given by the U.S. president to Congress and televised around the world, is an opportunity for the president to celebrate his achievements and pitch his priorities to the nation. Those who tuned in to President Joe Biden’s March 2 State of the Union speech may have been surprised […]
Now that companies around the world have had ample experience with remote work, is it time to extend workplace flexibility to the temporal sphere and allow employees to set their own hours?
Vaccinations are available, and states have been reopening, but the number of women in the workforce has fallen to historic lows because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As employees begin returning to the office, employers should be thinking about how to reshape their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to attract and retain women workers.
With the growth of remote work, an area of concern for business leaders is the rise of cyberbullying. Bullying in the workplace is not an unusual circumstance, but the Internet and electronic communications have made it easier for cyberbullies to breach their victims’ lives, leaving them feeling worried, vulnerable, and isolated in off-site locations. Remote […]
Over the past 2 years, we’ve seen the COVID-19 pandemic impact the workforce in myriad ways. First, companies rushed to adopt remote technologies to support their newly remote workforce. Then, they pivoted to ensure a seamless and secure virtual customer experience. These changes were important to ensure businesses could weather the pandemic, but as it […]
Employees often bemoan the symptoms of poor communication with their superiors. This might include feeling like they aren’t getting the recognition for their good deeds or are getting blamed for things beyond their control. Or it might include feeling like the superior is simply out of touch and doesn’t appreciate the needs of the employee. […]
health care and retirement, like building emergency savings and repaying student debt. But are the new financial wellness benefits really helping workers avoid financial hardship? While retirement savings accounts and health insurance benefits are common offerings for full-time employees at large companies, and many employers have begun offering student loan repayment support in recent years, […]
Many browser users struggle with a common problem: a multitude of open browser tabs. Fortunately, there’s a simple solution that can help clean up browser windows and organize frequented pages. The Impact of Too Many Tabs Although it’s a minor issue, having a large number of browser tabs open can have its drawbacks. For one, […]