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In the year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the working world has shifted much of its focus to the question of remote work. What was once a rare (and often coveted) opportunity for working professionals has become the new normal, creating a potential permanent standard for millions of Americans and exposing the struggles of adopting […]
A study published by Gallup found a direct correlation between employee engagement and company revenues. According to their report, actively disengaged employees cost American businesses anywhere between $450 to $550 billion in revenues each year. Increasing engagement contributes to greater productivity which, in turn, contributes to higher revenues.
“Millennials are becoming the largest demographic in the U.S. Workforce—about one third of all workers—so it’s critical for employers to understand how to attract and retain Millennial talent,” said John Burke, senior vice president and chief culture officer, Staples, Inc. “Our Workplace Index found that contrary to popular belief, salary is important to Millennials, just […]
The recruitment process has changed drastically over the past couple of decades. We’ve gone from job listings that were printed and pinned to bulletin boards to specifically designed artificial intelligence (AI) that skims through hundreds of résumés, using resources like my company’s blog to search for critical employee attributes, and other methods. The search for […]
There is an ongoing debate in corporate America about the appropriate future for remote work. Some employers feel remote work detracts from productivity and collaboration, and many have already brought their staff back to the office for good. Other employers believe remote work hasn’t had a negative impact on productivity and leads to happier workers, […]
Veronica Calderon’s journey into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work is a personal one, deeply rooted in her upbringing and the struggles her family faced as immigrants from Ecuador. Today, as the Chief Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity Officer at DeVry University, Calderon is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where people from all backgrounds feel empowered […]
Onboarding is key to any HR unit. It’s a critical time in an employee’s early development and sets the stage for the rest of his or her time with your organization. Just as with meeting a new person, first impressions matter.
Remember the “good ole days” of the candidate-driven market, where jobseekers made all the choices in who they worked for and it was up to employers to offer the best perks and benefits to lure these candidates in? It’s hard to imagine that this was only a few months ago and we’re now living in […]
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work has become a defining feature of the modern workplace, particularly in the tech industry. And while there has been a high-profile back and forth between workers and employers over remote work, a recent survey by the International Workplace Group reveals that a staggering nine in ten […]
Recent years have shown that digital transformation is not just a luxury but also a necessity. What was once something cutting-edge companies did to keep up with modern trends has now become the truth of how most companies operate, due in no small part to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while many companies think a digital […]