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A recent survey of nearly 4,000 employees found that 97% of workers in mentally healthy workplaces feel a sense of belonging compared to just 9% in unhealthy ones. Yet more than 70% of Gen Z and nearly 60% of Millennials rate their workplace health as “unhealthy.” About three in four U.S. employees say work stress […]
As Anne-Valérie Hueschen—Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Voxbone—recently discussed, having a diverse workforce creates smarter teams. Hueschen says, “Diverse workforces reflect more of the world as a whole, which encourages multiple solutions to problems and fosters new ideas.”
As we previously reported, just over 1 month ago Maryland became the ninth state to enact a paid sick leave law when Governor Larry Hogan’s previous veto of the law was overridden. Despite some legislative efforts to delay the rapid, and somewhat unplanned, approach of its effective date, the law took effect as planned on […]
The world of HR is becoming more tech-focused all the time. With the implementation of automation, data tracking, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, and more, we are constantly pivoting to a new reality of HR as a tech-adjacent field. In the face of these changes, HR professionals may feel they are losing sight of the human […]
For several years now, finding and hiring talent has been top of mind for employers. But the picture is changing. Often, there are still more open jobs than qualified employees to fill them, but at least some studies show a shift in employers’ priorities. With the pandemic largely in the rear view, employers are working […]
Short-term actions by organizations across the United States may be helping them stay afloat for now. However, if care is not taken, the long-term results might be less than favorable.
When organizations invest in AI and other workplace technologies, they often focus on integration, security, and cost-efficiency. But one of the most critical—and overlooked—factors in successful adoption is employee training. Training Gaps Drive Tech Resistance According to the newly released Yooz 2025 Workplace Tech Resistance report, training deficiencies are the leading reason employees resist new […]
by Dan Oswald The other day my 19-year-old daughter told me, “It takes teamwork to make the dream work.” I’m sure she didn’t come up with that on her own, but it was new to me. Teamwork is defined as a “cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together […]
As we near 2024, business leaders and HR professionals are actively envisioning the upcoming year and strategizing to enhance their operations. No doubt many will be paying close attention to a number of emerging trends, with special interest in the push to end remote work, and the further integration of AI into workflows. However, success […]
As companies postpone and reschedule their plans to return to the office, employees are wondering what will happen next. To better understand what’s on their minds with this back-to-work whiplash, Monster conducted a poll among workers focusing on vaccines and returning to work. Overall, employees are feeling uneasy with their constantly changing plans and want […]