The pandemic has disrupted where work occurs and what employees want out of their jobs. To attract talent and keep people from leaving in a hybrid world, talent acquisition and HR teams must rethink their workplace culture. This challenge is compounded by the huge percentage of workers looking to change locations. Last year, Microsoft found…
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Generation Z has officially entered the workforce, and that means one question for managers: Are you ready for Gen Z in the workplace? In recent years, Gen Z has proven to be ambitious change-makers who are conscious about how they present themselves to the world, as well as about the climate and social issues. While…
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The pandemic’s shift to remote work has had lasting effects, with some companies opting to stay fully remote and many others creating hybrid working models that offer the flexibility employees want. These developments require leaders to become more creative with the challenges of leading a remote team. Remote work is still new territory for many…
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As businesses evolve, employers want to ensure that their employees obtain the necessary skills to continue meeting company goals. To ensure success, companies need to know what their L&D budget per employee is. According to the 2021 Training Industry Report, the average training budget for larger companies was $17.5 million, with midsize companies averaging $1.3…
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In every company, office politics is embedded in the workplace culture. And whether you are new to the corporate world or even a few years in, learning how to navigate office politics can seem intimidating. Office politics is a necessary aspect of the corporate world, and many professionals have used that to help position themselves…
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A staggering 86% of employees say that training is important to them—especially with the shift in how we work, according to a recent survey conducted by SurveyMonkey Employers have seen the effects of the new economy and realized that their old corporate learning and development programs are no longer working. And with the help of…
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You’ve been at your job for a while, and you just feel ready to take the next step. Or perhaps you’re wondering why other people with similar education and experiences seem to be getting ahead faster than you? It’s easy to blame “office politics” or just plain bad luck – and sometimes those things are…
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If you’re a new CEO, you may be tired of hearing that you’re taking the helm in unprecedented times. However, it is impossible to deny the truth behind the sentiment. CEOs in 2022 are navigating new ways of working in the form of hybrid and remote models and often leading teams who feel physically and emotionally exhausted. Here, we examine the core trends affecting workplace performance in 2021 and suggest ways you can get the most out of your staff and your business moving into 2022….
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According to a recent Gallup poll, businesses with more engaged employees are up to 23% more profitable, have 10% greater customer loyalty, experience 18% less turn-over, and 80% less absenteeism. Investing in an agile, engaged workforce is one of the best ways to improve nearly all measures of business success. …
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