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...
How to effectively lead with transparency
A loneliness epidemic is sweeping the US workplace Over 40% of fully remote employees reported going days without leaving their homes according to a poll of working...
Fostering an inclusive workplace for your team
Western businesses can’t quit Russia Scores of Western businesses pledged to scale back their activities in Russia after the country invaded Ukraine in 2022. But over...
Building up future managers
Workers cheating on drug tests hits an all-time ‘high’ US employees are cheating on drug tests at the highest rate in over 30 years, according to Quest Diagnostics....
Are you supporting the parents on your team?
Forget a four-day workweek, some companies are demanding six As companies look to increase profits and drive productivity, a six-day workweek is becoming a reality for...
Why promote internal mobility?
Eager college grads are making prime targets for scammers In this tough job market, scammers are targeting desperate college graduates with a bolder type of fraud. Using...
Supporting your employees’ mental health
The latest productivity hack? Working slower Data shows that the drive to take on as much as possible does not necessarily lead to high achievement, but rather, often...
How to hire the right people
The US is saying goodbye to non-compete agreements The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned nearly all non-compete agreements for US workers. Those in the agency...
Presenting new company policies to your team
Work ‘trips’ may soon take on a new meaning With depression alone resulting in 200 million lost workdays annually, per the CDC, and mental health emerging as a top...
Should managers be friends with their employees?
Happiness among employees with disabilities is declining Employee happiness is on the rise, with overall job satisfaction having increased by around 3% from 2023 to...
The right way to let an employee go
Relaxed Fridays seem to be driving productivity The four-day workweek has become an increasingly common topic in the business world, with multiple trials demonstrating...
When is it time to let an employee go?
What’s the ROI of covering employee childcare? The returns on providing employees with childcare benefits can be as high as 425%, according to a new report by Boston...
The right way to kick off Q2
With TikTok under fire, brands are getting worried While companies have long known that TikTok could be a risk, these concerns are becoming more tangible now that the...
When is it too much ownership?
Americans are struggling to find work Despite the rosy looking 275,000 job openings in February, American job seekers are having a really tough time landing their next...
Helping your employees navigate work requests
South African labor disputes have taken a violent turn A terrifying trend is unraveling in the South African mine labor disputes: angered miners are taking their...
Supporting the women on your team
How do you say “layoffs” without saying “layoffs”? As headcount is getting cut across numerous industries, the way this bad news is delivered to employees is...
Addressing low employee morale
Magnificent 7 stocks are dominating the markets Dubbed the Magnificent Seven, Amazon, Apple, Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla undoubtedly lived...
Supporting Black employees
Some workers are legally entitled to unplug after hours Australia’s Senate passed a bill to give workers the right to ignore work communications outside of working...
Navigating conflict involving your employees
Is ‘fika’ the answer to work-life balance? In Sweden, fika is a once- or twice-a-day ritual in which colleagues disconnect from work – storing away their phones...
Giving feedback that really resonates
Research says workplace wellness perks aren’t working Since the pandemic, the corporate wellness services industry has been booming, with companies increasingly...
What motivates your team members?
France is overhauling its parental leave After the country saw the lowest number of births since World War II last year, France announced last week that it would improve...
Making your employees feel like you advocate for them
America’s office spaces are the emptiest they’ve been in decades A staggering 19.6% of office space in major cities wasn’t leased in Q4, according to Moody’s...