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Skipping Out on Fridays
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Skipping Out on Fridays

If your workplace resembles a ghost town on Fridays, you’re not alone. White-collar professionals, particularly those allowed to work remotely, increasingly start their weekends early. One recent analysis found that remote and hybrid workers shift hours earlier in the week, hollowing out Fridays. Continue reading Skipping Out on Fridays

Job Security is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency
Accountability, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, National events & politics

Job Security is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency

Job security is dead for four out of every five U.S. employees. U.S. According to a December 2024 survey of … Continue reading Job Security is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency

The January Resignation Rush Is Upon Us
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

The January Resignation Rush Is Upon Us

“My job’s been a pressure cooker of rush projects, travel and late-night emails for the last two years. The final … Continue reading The January Resignation Rush Is Upon Us

Staff Shortages: Does No One Want to Work Anymore?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Staff Shortages: Does No One Want to Work Anymore?

Mia didn’t expect her nursing shift to stretch to 16 hours without a break. Yet, there she stood, an empty … Continue reading Staff Shortages: Does No One Want to Work Anymore?

The Return to the Office Battle: Who’s Going to Win?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, National events & politics

The Return to the Office Battle: Who’s Going to Win?

After the pandemic wound to a close, employers began pushing employees to return to the office. Fifty percent of U.S. … Continue reading The Return to the Office Battle: Who’s Going to Win?

Do Employers Need to Come to Grips with Employees’ Mental Health Struggles?
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Do Employers Need to Come to Grips with Employees’ Mental Health Struggles?

“I’m not my employees’ babysitter, their mommy, or their therapist,” the CEO insisted. The problem that led to his call—his … Continue reading Do Employers Need to Come to Grips with Employees’ Mental Health Struggles?

Unhappy Employees, An Essential Truth, and Solutions
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision

Unhappy Employees, An Essential Truth, and Solutions

“We’re at a complete loss,” the chief executive officer said when he called. No matter what we try, we can’t … Continue reading Unhappy Employees, An Essential Truth, and Solutions

Employees Forced to Return to the Office Quit–In Droves
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, Remote work/Virtual

Employees Forced to Return to the Office Quit–In Droves

“Doing time, that’s what going into the office to work feels to me.” “Like…jail?” “Like I’m selling my freedom for … Continue reading Employees Forced to Return to the Office Quit–In Droves

Low Morale? Employees Lost Heart & Disengaged? Here’s How to Fix That with Team Building That Goes Beyond Rah-Rah to Real.
Accountability, Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership

Low Morale? Employees Lost Heart & Disengaged? Here’s How to Fix That with Team Building That Goes Beyond Rah-Rah to Real.

Question: We have lousy morale at our company. Our senior leaders like to say the problem started during the pandemic, … Continue reading Low Morale? Employees Lost Heart & Disengaged? Here’s How to Fix That with Team Building That Goes Beyond Rah-Rah to Real.

Reset Your Employer Employee Relationship Before You Lose Employees
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision

Reset Your Employer Employee Relationship Before You Lose Employees

You want your employees to work harder. They seem to expect a medal for what they’re already doing. You want … Continue reading Reset Your Employer Employee Relationship Before You Lose Employees

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