As businesses strive to stay competitive and adapt to the ever-evolving landscape, HR leaders are placing a renewed emphasis on strategic HR investments for 2024. According to a recent survey by Gartner, focal points for HR investments include HR...
The Need for Upskilling and Reskilling
In today's fast-paced business world, staying competitive means keeping up with the rapid changes in technology and industry demands. Companies must take a proactive approach to address the growing skills gap and enhance employee...
"It was like some sort of sorcery had happened. As soon as the pressure was gone, I was more productive than I've been in a long time.” This quote from Marisa Jo Mayes, a social media influencer and co-founder...
With advancements in healthcare allowing older employees to put off retirement while Generation Z ages into the workforce, HR leaders are now seeing their workplace attempt to integrate five generations of employees: traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and...
Ever since the pandemic and the end of lockdown in the U.S., remote work has been on the decline. The beginning of 2021 saw remote work hit its peak at 37% of households having at least one member working...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not new to the business world, but it has been steadily growing in popularity in recent years. Where only 20% of S&P 500 companies published sustainability reports in 2011, that number jumped to 90% in...
It’s no secret that the ability to work remotely is popular among employees. With a greater opportunity to improve their work-life balance, many employees are determined to only work for companies that provide flexible work options. When offered, 87%...
The Gen Z Factor
The post-pandemic world has shifted the working landscape like never before. Companies were pushed to adapt to the “new normal” by implementing remote/hybrid accommodations and increasing focus on employee wellness. Despite all the changes that companies...
In a post-pandemic era where employee retention has become increasingly difficult, developing a strong work culture has become a priority for many companies. Research has revealed that 46% of job seekers see company culture as an important factor when...
Understanding Unconscious Bias
In a world where companies aim to strengthen their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, they must also tackle the obstacles that work against the success of these initiatives. Bias is just one interference that leaders will...