In the U.S. alone, workers now spend 60 million fewer hours traveling to work daily, compared to before the pandemic. Its findings show that, depending on age, people do different things with the time gained.
A recent study found that 58% of Americans are planning to forego spending money on gifts for their colleagues this year.
There are numerous reasons why companies let people go: slumping sales, mounting competition, a tumbling stock price, overstaffing, mismanagement. But as mass layoffs continue, remote work has emerged as something of a fall guy.
Classism is a systemic issue with no quick fixes, but there are steps companies can take to break the barriers that many people from working-class backgrounds face.
Staff reductions are particularly challenging when those who are getting cut happen to be outstanding employees.
Employers’ attempts to lure people back to the office are getting more desperate. Food delivery company Bolt has resorted to whipping up FOMO among its remote workers to make them feel jealous about office life. But psychologists frown on the tactic.
From climate change to austerity, the pandemic and war in Ukraine – the confluence of threats is causing major stress for executives. However, workers require robust and inspirational leadership more than ever during these acute and uncertain times.
A recent study found that 58% of Americans are planning to forego spending money on gifts for their colleagues this year.
There are numerous reasons why companies let people go: slumping sales, mounting competition, a tumbling stock price, overstaffing, mismanagement. But as mass layoffs continue, remote work has emerged as something of a fall guy.
Classism is a systemic issue with no quick fixes, but there are steps companies can take to break the barriers that many people from working-class backgrounds face.
A recent survey found that 76% of workers said that flexible working policies need improvement, despite nearly three years of remote work.
For employers, one of the biggest hybrid working headaches is understanding whether Gen Zers want to work in-office or remotely. And how much should employers cater for their preferences?
Job skillsets for jobs in 2015 will have changed by 50% in 2027 – are organizations keeping pace?
Professionals in different industries are creating extensive lists of companies actively hiring in response to the number of recent layoffs.
Even if a company makes layoffs as smooth as possible, those who remain might be wondering why they are still there and not their colleague.
From ‘Meme Master’ to ‘Gag Gift Developer,’ the pandemic has Produced some truly bizarre remote jobs.
Twitter is hardly alone when it comes to companies botching layoffs. But in a post-Covid-19 environment, where employees have revolted against harsh management practices and corporations are particularly keen on being seen as good places to work, the issue of downsizing is an especially sensitive one.
With lay-offs continuing to snowball, how should management foster a workplace of respect with so much anxiety in the air?
A recent survey found nearly half of of workers admit having experienced physical and mental health issues due to money-related stress.
Company culture has never been more important for organizations looking to attract and retain the best talent. But for employers, culture is about more than just Bagel Fridays and communal espresso machines. The strongest cultures are built on values that run deep throughout the organization.
