Defining the American Workforce in 2018
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are six additional things currently defining and shaping the American workforce in 2018.
Tag: workplace culture
What Defines the American Workforce in 2018?
Today’s workforce certainly looks much different than it did a decade ago, thanks to technological innovation, new generations joining the workforce, and expanding global commerce and communications.
4 Consequences of a Poorly Inspired Company Culture
In 2017, a whopping 80% of businesses claimed that they were planning to improve their corporate cultures, most likely in an attempt to better engage their employees and promote better cohesion across their organizations.
4-Day Workweek Shows Positive Results in New Zealand
A 4-day workweek is probably the dream scenario for many full-time employees. With work/life balance an increasing desire for employees who juggle personal and professional responsibilities, having more time to pursue personal and leisure interests is an obvious desire.
What Free-Speech Protections Do Private Sector Employees Have?
As Americans, we are rightfully proud of our freedoms and our rights. The country was founded on such principals. So, it’s not surprising that many employees become indignant if and when their employers put in place or enforce policies they see as curbing these rights, particularly their right to free speech.
Importance of Annual Off-Site Meetings
Many readers have been part of, or have at least heard from friends and family, about annual off-site meetings. These are often once-a-year gatherings—either of all employees or perhaps all employees of a particular seniority level—where the previous year’s progress and results are reviewed and the goals and objectives for the coming year are unveiled […]
5 Factors that Lead to Burnout
Employee turnover is costly for organizations. It takes time and resources to identify, recruit, onboard, and train new staff—not to mention the institutional knowledge that may be completely lost when an employee leaves.
How Diversity Training Impacts White Employees
The United States is an increasingly multicultural and multiracial society—and so is its consumer market. At the same time, American companies are increasingly taking a global approach to thinking about where to sell their products. This means that companies need to think hard about how to appeal to—and not offend—diverse groups. High-profile stories about racially […]
What Would Employees Give Up for a Raise?
There are many factors that influence employee satisfaction. Obviously, one of the first to come to mind is compensation. Whether it’s a salary or bonus, you’d be hard-pressed to find an employee who wouldn’t like a little extra in his or her paycheck.
5 Exercises to Boost Innovation Across Your Organization
If you’re attempting to inspire a more innovative company culture or simply need to inspire your employees to innovate more, here are five exercises that will help you boost innovation across your organization.