Tag: employees

Why Employers Should Lean into Remote Work as a Perk

There is an ongoing debate in corporate America about the appropriate future for remote work. Some employers feel remote work detracts from productivity and collaboration, and many have already brought their staff back to the office for good. Other employers believe remote work hasn’t had a negative impact on productivity and leads to happier workers, […]

The Underappreciated Powerhouse of the Interview Process

Not only are companies worried about long-standing employees who have decided to leave, or even those who choose to do less work without leaving (aka “quiet quitting), but people teams are also challenged by those who have recently joined a company and are now also leaving at an alarming clip. A staggering 72% of millennial […]

Has Remote Work Contributed to Work Creep?

When millions of Americans shifted indefinitely to remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nights spent working late at the office became a thing of the past. No more staying late at work because workers never went to work—physically at least. But that, of course, didn’t mean workers weren’t putting in long hours. […]

At Voya, DEI is for Everyone

It may sound obvious, but diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are much more successful when they’re truly inclusive. And this touches on an important shortcoming of many DEI efforts, namely that they are too laser-focused on women and people of color. Of course, these groups are foundational to the objectives and success of any […]

4 Hacks to Increase Traffic to Your Job Posting

When it comes to filling open positions, your job posting has a huge role to play. It’s where potential candidates will learn about the position, what it entails, and what qualifications are needed. If you’ve had an open position for months and are seeing little to no applications coming in, you may want to start […]

Cultivating Culture Through Interaction and Play

The world is incredibly diverse. We’ve got nearly 8 billion people and over 3,800 different cultures. Now, as the world hurdles toward interconnectedness, we’re seeing that incredibly vast diversity creep into our cubicles and conference rooms. There is power in diversity because it leads to diversity of thought. With that, though, there is more room […]

9 Months into 2022, What Are the HR Trends That Are Here to Stay

Over the years, HR teams have changed drastically, and it’s hard to find your next step in today’s competitive labor market and the increasingly hybrid world of work that demands more flexibility than ever. How HR teams find the right talent, hire and onboard remote staff, and process information has undergone a massive transformation, and […]

Can Industry Hopping Workers Be Your Untapped Labor Source?

Years ago, it was relatively common for workers to stay with an employer for decades, if not their entire careers. That extreme level of employee loyalty is long gone; today, a tenure of just a few years is closer to the norm. Employee Tenure on the Decline Employers have come to expect some degree of […]

Why Flexible Work Is Key in the Post-Pandemic Business World

When the pandemic first hit, many businesses switched to remote work arrangements overnight, and millions of employees were introduced to the idea of flexible work for the first time. Once a large portion of the workforce got a taste of remote and hybrid work, compressed workweeks, shorter hours, flex hours, and more, they didn’t want to go […]

Why Some Industries Are Hit Harder by Labor Shortages than Others and What They Can Do About It

Many readers may have heard about the Great Resignation without actually noticing its impacts in their own work lives. While it may take a bit longer to hire that new accountant or project manager, most major corporations are not being forced to close up shop due to a shortage of workers. But for those working […]