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Recent findings from Kahoot!’s 2025 Layoff Survivor Survey highlight a critical blind spot in workforce strategy after downsizing activities: surviving employees are often left without training or support, and it’s hurting both employees and business outcomes. Conducted from April 24 to May 1, 2025, and based on input from more than 1000 U.S. workers who experienced layoffs […]
When organizations invest in AI and other workplace technologies, they often focus on integration, security, and cost-efficiency. But one of the most critical—and overlooked—factors in successful adoption is employee training. Training Gaps Drive Tech Resistance According to the newly released Yooz 2025 Workplace Tech Resistance report, training deficiencies are the leading reason employees resist new […]
It’s a common assumption in today’s workplace that younger employees, having grown up with smartphones and social media, will naturally adapt to new technology faster than their older colleagues. But new data from the Yooz 2025 Workplace Tech Resistance report tells a different story—one that challenges these generational stereotypes. The Surprising Data: Gen Z […]
Day 2 of SHRM 25 keeps the conversation rolling on HR’s biggest struggles, and the strategies and solutions are only getting more innovative. The theme for many sessions today seemed to focus around the five generations that currently make up the workforce. From the silent generation to Gen Z, each brings a unique list of […]
Despite economic uncertainty, the job market is still showing stronger than expected gains. For employers banking on employees staying put, this spells bad news. New data also reveals that young people are especially open to change – 75% of Millennials and 79% of Gen Z employees say they’d actively look for a new job if […]
The past few years have seen Gen Z enter the workforce, with the Class of 2025 being the most recent wave of young graduates to start sending out their resumes. But HR leaders have concerns about how prepared this new generation is for the job world. A study from Resume.org states that 8 in 10 […]
The traditional image of workplace communication, centered around the water cooler, is rapidly evolving. As Reggie Willis, Chief Diversity Officer at Ally Financial, recently highlighted at SPARK HR 2025, nearly half of employees now prefer digital communication, even when physically close. This shift, amplified by generational differences, presents both challenges and opportunities for HR professionals. […]
For years, corporate America has championed the idea of generational harmony, offering feel-good training sessions about “bridging the gap” as if a few PowerPoint slides could smooth over decades of different experiences and perspectives. But what if the real opportunity isn’t in erasing these differences but in leveraging them? The workplace isn’t just a shared […]
According to the 2024 ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Study, 75% of employers worldwide are struggling to find talent to fill critical roles. This talent shortage is top of mind for employers and by extension, the staffing industry as a whole. While the problem is complex, the solution is simple – attract and activate the Gen Z […]
As 2025 begins, Resume Now’s International Career Regrets Survey highlights a startling but largely hidden trend: two-thirds (66%) of workers across the U.S., UK, France, and Germany regret their career choices. The survey of 1000 professionals reveals the most common regrets shaping today’s workforce: These findings point to widespread dissatisfaction and its implications for the […]