Why Gen Z workers aren’t taking vacations

August 17, 2023  ■  5 min read

Only 58% of Gen Zers planned to take vacation this summer, lower than the national U.S. average of 62%. Why is that? Could it be then, that this generation's tendency to quiet quit has led to a more manageable work-life balance? Or have they mastered setting work-life boundaries to the extent that they simply don't feel burnt out and in need of longer vacations?

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What’s the best hybrid work structure?

August 14, 2023  ■  7 min read

Figuring out the best-structured hybrid setup that suits an organization's business model, culture and values, is going to come down to trial and error. And a sea of experiments are already underway.

Absent, hands-off, overbearing, narcissist: A guide to approaching different types of managers

August 15, 2023  ■  10 min read

Here's a guide to help employees realistically navigate how to work with different types of leaders, even if you have different approaches.

AI-adoption reality check, by the numbers  

August 14, 2023  ■  6 min read

AI has been subject to its own hype cycles for decades. But while this hype cycle may continue far beyond the typical expiration date, or at least until AI has become more seamlessly integrated into workplaces, it’s still important to have a regular reality check. Here's a look at the adoption rate, by the numbers.

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October 03, 2023  ■  3 min read

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Are anonymous company surveys really anonymous?

August 18, 2023  ■  3 min read

Employers can sow mistrust by not ensuring anonymity, but also when they neglect to share results and communicate steps forward with staff.

WTF is keystroke tech? (and how it’s used to spy on workers)

August 18, 2023  ■  4 min read

Keystroke tech is one of a few tools companies have to more closely monitor exactly how staff spend the hours they are expected to work. But how worried do employees really need to be?

How Adoption of AI could dent workplace ageism

August 17, 2023  ■  5 min read

There are clear indicators that the adoption of generative AI may turn generational stereotypes on their heads.

Here are the unintended consequences of overconfidence in the workplace

August 16, 2023  ■  4 min read

Imposter syndrome can be detrimental in the workplace, but so can overconfidence, which leads to an unwillingness to collaborate with others. Workplace coaches have dubbed it “the confidence lie.”

Why employers are inflating job titles – mostly for Gen Z

August 16, 2023  ■  3 min read

Job listings with “lead” or “manager” in the title requiring a maximum of two years of experience are up more than 50% in the U.K. and Ireland.

WTF Explainers

WTF is Digital Twinning? 

August 11, 2023  ■  3 min read

By definition, digital twinning is a virtual simulation of a real life system of physical objects that uses machine learning to help with decision making.

WTF is an ‘evolved workweek’?

July 14, 2023  ■  3 min read

Despite RTO mandates, the traditional structure of the working week remains turned on its head. The 9-to-5 is out and the “evolved workweek” is in.

WTF is sick guilt (and how is it part of a toxic workplace)?

July 10, 2023  ■  6 min read

89% of people are working while sick because they are experiencing pressure from managers, feelings of guilt and criticism from colleagues.

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Culture

Companies hire in-office therapists to ease employees’ return

August 15, 2023  ■  3 min read

Employers are bringing in counseling and coaching services to help stem RTO anxiety and fix broken workplace relationship dynamics.

What’s the best hybrid work structure?

August 14, 2023  ■  7 min read

Figuring out the best-structured hybrid setup that suits an organization’s business model, culture and values, is going to come down to trial and error. And a sea of experiments are already underway.

One year on: How abortion-rights decision affected company cultures

August 11, 2023  ■  3 min read

New data shows how employees and job hunters’ perceptions of organizations changed after announcing abortion travel benefits coverage.

Leadership

Absent, hands-off, overbearing, narcissist: A guide to approaching different types of managers

August 15, 2023  ■  10 min read

Here’s a guide to help employees realistically navigate how to work with different types of leaders, even if you have different approaches.

Green gains: Companies integrate financial wellness with carbon savings perks

August 01, 2023  ■  4 min read

This environmentally friendly benefit can help employees upgrade to energy-saving appliances, especially helpful while we WFH.

How Gen Z bosses handle age bias at work

July 31, 2023  ■  5 min read

“Where is your manager?” is a frequent question asked of Gen Z bosses, who are, in fact, successful managers themselves.

Talent

Here are the key differences between Gen Z and Gen Alpha employers need to understand

August 10, 2023  ■  5 min read

Agencies studying these younger cohorts have found nuances and distinctions in how they consume media, game and interact with brands.

Revitalizing benefits: Early sabbaticals popular among younger workers

August 09, 2023  ■  3 min read

Some companies like PayPal, Adobe and Zocdoc let employees take a paid month-long break after just five years on the job.

Post-PTO scaries leave workers feeling anxious, stressed

August 02, 2023  ■  6 min read

The majority of people feel anxious if they don’t check their work emails while away and 46% struggle to switch off during their downtime.

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