Hiring people without work experience
Last month, the U.S. lost 4.1 million days of work to strikes. American workers are striking at the highest rate in nearly a quarter-century. In fact, last month, strikes resulted in over four million missed days of work, according to the Labor Department, which is the biggest monthly total since August of 2000.
Recognizing quiet contributors on your team –...
The share of U.S. working moms has reached a record high The share of American women in the workforce is at a record high, with the surge unexpectedly being led by...
Managing people who are older than you
The Japanese workforce is getting older Japan’s labor crunch is leading a growing number of employers to hire older employees. In fact, last year, 40% of Japanese...
How to address your mistakes as a manager
What ever happened to the alleged recession? In early 2023, many economists predicted a massive economic downturn. Between skyrocketing inflation and a range of...
Bringing a sense of meaning to work
Quiet vacationing is the latest ‘hush hush’ workplace trend There was quiet quitting, then quiet firing, and now companies are navigating “quiet vacationing,” which involves employees...
Maximizing the potential of top performers
Thailand is betting on digital wallets to fuel economic recovery Fulfilling one of its election promises, the Thai government has launched a pioneering program to...
When personal lives start affecting work
Businesses are ditching DEI for MEI Companies are shifting away from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in favor of a new approach, MEI, which stands for...
The lonely side of management
Greece swims upstream with a six-day workweek Greece has become the first EU country to introduce a six-day work week for certain workers, bucking the global trend...
Maximizing team productivity from home
China’s high-stakes bet on innovation may not pay off Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ambitious goal of leading the world in global tech innovation has created...
The benefits of inexperienced candidates
Gen Z is starting to consult with companies about Gen Z Businesses are turning to self-proclaimed Gen Z experts for guidance in addressing the widening gap between the...
Taking time off to drive productivity
Companies are cracking down on fake busywork From mouse and keyboard jigglers to looped video backgrounds, employees have devised creative hacks to feign productivity...