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Very few things remain static in the business world, and the character and personality of the collective workforce is not one of them. Different generations have different lived experiences, expectations, and values, all of which contribute to what drives them in the workplace. According to a recent survey from Qualtrics, two key ambitions are central […]
A certain archetype typically comes to mind when people think of a leader: confident, assertive, determined, in charge, etc. Those characteristics are great in many situations but not necessarily when they lead to toxic conflict between leaders in an organization. While most companies have a single leader in the form of a CEO, many companies […]
2022 was a turbulent time for the workforce, as employers, employees, and HR leaders alike had to cope with a series of changes to both the economic and the social landscape. The first half of the year saw unemployment rates dip toward a 50-year low, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while the Federal […]
Quiet quitting, bai lan, and anti-work are some of the trends currently demonstrating that employees are unhappy with poor workplace cultures that fail to keep them engaged. To get ahead of these problematic trends, HR leaders and organizations must build and cultivate cultures that prioritize belonging – making employees feel welcomed, known, included, supported, and […]
The pandemic changed the world, including how we travel, interact with friends, shop, and find entertainment. It turned many, if not most, of our work teams into virtual teams, which meant changes in the work environment, communication practices, meetings, technology platforms, and applications, giving more relevance to a digital marketing agency. Throughout 2020, more than one-third of […]
As an employer, one of your worst fears may be that a disgruntled or entrepreneurial former employee may try to share your internal operations, documents, or trade secrets. What you can do to protect your business in these situations may not always be clear. This article is meant to help you consider your options when […]
As companies become increasingly confident in a looming recession in 2023, contract workers are becoming a more attractive staffing option due to the relative flexibility with which organizations can eliminate contract roles compared with traditional employee positions. “The vast majority of U.S. companies are confident that an economic downturn is on the way, and many […]
This year, we should expect the HR field to make further use of data to make informed decisions around the growing remote/hybrid workforce. In this dynamic landscape, HR professionals should stay informed on the latest issues and best practices in order to effectively support their organizations and the needs of their employees. If they do […]
Donna Flynn never imagined that she would call herself a designer. At the time, she had earned her Ph.D. in Anthropology from Northwestern University. Prior to that, she had not only received a B.A. in Anthropology/African and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Colorado but was also a Fulbright Scholar. Flynn would go on to […]
When it comes to employee development, the modern organization is turning more and more often to coaching. What was once only considered a privilege for organizational leaders is now proliferating through all levels of companies, and we expect that growth momentum to continue. In fact, our recently published “Business Trends in Coaching 2023” survey of […]