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As companies like Starbucks and Amazon roll back their remote work policies, others are doubling down on flexibility, proving that work-from-home isn’t just a pandemic experiment—it’s a new way of working. Contrary to their approach, other companies like Allstate, Instacart, and Spotify, are choosing instead to embrace remote work. Their focus is on meeting employees […]
Across every industry, the evidence is clear: Gen Z isn’t all that interested in climbing the corporate ladder. According to a recent survey from Robert Walters North, more than half of young professionals want nothing to do with traditional management roles. And Randstad’s Workmonitor 2024 survey confirms that nearly two out of five aren’t interested in career […]
The very nature of middle management is being in the middle—caught between the direction of company leaders and the needs of employees. There’s often a disconnect between the two. Growing Demands in a Changing Environment Managers today are especially feeling the pinch from a combination of growing demands for flexibility and work-life balance from employees, […]
Executives, managers, and team leaders are navigating a tumultuous time for businesses. Even as fundamental metrics remain strong, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), shifting consumer and operational trends, and novel employee expectations have coalesced to make this a season of significant change for many. They are doing this while traversing a first for the […]
Providing a healthy environment is more than just a regulatory and ethical duty for businesses. It also directly impacts workers’ happiness and engagement. Human resources (HR) departments are increasingly discovering how vital it is to focus on developing protocols for a mentally healthy workplace. After all, when workers are psychologically, emotionally, and socially supported, they […]
Nearly twenty-five years ago, one of the most revolutionary shows premiered. Now in its 26th season, Big Brother remains one of the most controversial shows on television. The show follows a group of contestants, known as “House Guests,” who are isolated from the outside world, and forced to live in a house, outfitted with 94 […]
In this week’s HR Query, Kirsten Moorefield, Cofounder & CSO of Cloverleaf.me, a B2B SaaS platform that provides Automated Coaching™ to teams in the biggest brands across the globe, shares 10 tips for saying no at work. What are some common challenges employees face when they need to say no at work?KM: Employees may fear […]
In the modern workplace, the concept of “quiet quitting” has taken on a new form: “quiet vacationing.” A recent Harris Poll highlights that more than half of Gen Z and millennials quietly took time off without formally requesting PTO during the July Fourth holiday week. As this trend gains traction, it’s clear that employees are […]
Despite the increased attention on self-care, people struggle to find the time and resources to make this practice part of their lives. At the same time, alarm bells are ringing about the global mental health crisis, the rise in obesity and diabetes, and the rise in cancer diagnoses among younger individuals. If ever there was […]
Lately, it seems like everyone knows someone who’s thinking about quitting their job. In fact, according to a study by LinkedIn and Microsoft, reported by Fortune, a whopping 52% of workers in 2024 are eyeing the exit—up from 40% during the Great Resignation. But why is the desire to leave still climbing when it seemed […]