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Can’t hire? Can’t get hired? How to avoid the “Great Mismatch” trap!
Employers don’t like the applicants, and applicants don’t like the jobs. What’s going on? And is the problem permanent?
Q&A: Allstate HR exec on the rise of remote work: 'The world is changing….'
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Allstate sent 40,000 workers home. Even now, it hasn't required them to return to the office. In fact, it took a new tack to creating company culture and workforce efficiency.
Bad onboarding can lead to high quit rates for new workers
A large percentage of employees are disatisfied with their experience of joining a company, and a recent survey shows nearly half of new hires plan to quit soon after joining a company. That's especially true for remote workers.
As four-day workweek trial ends, most companies stick with the change
The world's largest study on a four-day work week found company revenue went up while sick days taken and employee burnout went down.
Most in-demand skills for 2023, according to LinkedIn
The online job and social site listed the top skills in areas such as IT, as well as engineering, recruiting, sales, and marketing.
Why we don’t need the four-day workweek — or weekends
Nor do we need surveillance software, edicts about employee travel, or offices.
The Great Resignation: Where did the millions who quit their jobs go?
Tens of millions of people quit work during the pandemic and continue to do so even now. A recently released survey shows they're not unhappy with their choice to leave.
Study: When employees don’t have to commute, they work
A new report by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows the majority of time saved by working from home and avoiding office commutes goes toward increased productivity.
Morgan Stanley fines some employees $1M for WhatsApp, iMessage use
After being fined more than $200 million last year for similar violations, Morgan Stanley has begun penalizing employees for using personal messaging apps for company business. But at least one expert said banning the tools won't work...
Gen Zers and millennials split over the appeal of remote work
More than one in three employees want fully remote work this year, but that sentiment isn't shared equally among generations. Workers also feel pay hasn't kept up with inflation.
Q&A: How to create workplace culture in a time of remote work
Many organizations fall into the trap of equating office perks with company culture. Workplace culture expert Jessica Kriegel shares her tips for creating an engaged, productive workforce regardless of employees' location.
Hybrid-work hardware debuts at CES. Wait…, what?
Companies like Lenovo and HP are going all-in on special hardware for remote and hybrid workers. But special how?
IT leads industries in remote jobs
IT is in the top spot for having the most remote and hybrid job positions, according to online job site FlexJobs, and the number of manager and senior-level roles that can work from home has increased significantly.
The office is dead
Forget the ongoing debate about remote work or hybrid workplaces. It's time to proclaim: "Long live working from home."
The best remote tech jobs for 2023
The top five IT positions in demand now have some of the highest rates of allowing workers to work fully remote, according to a new report. Remote roles also affect pay.
Why enterprises should embrace remote work in 2023
Want to cut costs and improve productivity? A remote/hybrid workforce can reduce your office rental overhead.
Reframing our understanding of remote work
Remote work is not a place but a skill set. Successful companies and employees are learning those skills. Are you?
The Great Resignation isn’t over yet
With employees feeling burned out and uncertainty around the job market in general, nearly half of all workers in a recent survey indicated they're actively looking for a new job for the new year.
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