workplace culture

Employee Engagement and Employee Well Being

Employee engagement & well-being both contribute to employee retention. Are they related? Which comes first? ๐Ÿ‘€ A recent article by Fast Company has shed light on a concerning trend in the corporate world. It seems that despite the constant talk about employee engagement, many leaders are not truly invested in making it a priority. ๐Ÿค” However, the focus should not just be on [...]

2024-07-16T08:18:06-04:00July 16th, 2024|

Gen Alpha Bringing Gen AI

Get ready for a whole new generational shift in the workplace. As we tiptoe into a new era in technology, the emergence of Generative AI and Gen Alpha (born from 2010 onwards) is set to redefine the workplace landscape. ๐ŸŒ… This powerful combination of AI and Alpha will revolutionize how we work, learn, and collaborate, ushering in a new age of productivity and [...]

2024-07-09T08:49:15-04:00July 9th, 2024|

End of Hot Desking?

As companies continue the RTO and hybrid work trend, is the sun setting on โ€œhot deskingโ€? ๐ŸŒ… The trend of hot desking, where employees do not have assigned desks and instead use any available workspace, has been a popular strategy to promote collaboration, flexibility and efficient use of office space ๐Ÿข. However, recent shifts in return-to-office strategies have prompted some companies to reconsider [...]

2024-07-02T09:07:22-04:00July 2nd, 2024|

Importance of Employee Engagement

Two of the hottest topics relative to accounting & finance professionals revolve around recruiting and retention. Recruiting talent is a weeklong seminar to itself. If employees are to be retained though, engagement is a must. It is so important for driving productivity and retention. ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ“ˆ According to a recent Forbes article, there are several proven & basic strategies to increase employee engagement. These [...]

2024-06-25T08:33:24-04:00June 25th, 2024|

Boss Turnover

New boss same as the old boss? Familiar with the feeling of having to adapt to a new boss every few months? A revolving door of leadership can bring uncertainty and stress, impacting not only your work but also your career progression. Letโ€™s consider how to handle a situation like this. ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ First, let's address the elephant ๐Ÿ˜ in the room: the emotional [...]

2024-05-29T08:55:29-04:00May 29th, 2024|

Today’s Generational Workforce

Letโ€™s have a little fun today and look at the different generations in the workforce. As an added bonus letโ€™s also check out the next incoming generation. ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป Currently there are five distinct generations in the workforce. Each has their own distinct, and sometimes subtle differences. There is even a new term (which I learned just today) Here they are: Baby Boomers (born [...]

2024-04-16T09:21:25-04:00April 16th, 2024|

Workplace Stress on the Rise

In the fast-paced world of 2024, workplace stress has become a significant challenge, affecting employees' personal lives and overall well-being. Recent studies reveal that Gen Xers are experiencing increased stress due to work pressures, leading to higher divorce rates and relationship breakdowns. Letโ€™s look at some specific numbers generated from recent surveys. ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ˜ถ According to the American Psychological Association, 41% of workers [...]

2024-03-27T08:32:46-04:00March 27th, 2024|

Millenials in the Workplace 2024

Millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, are now the largest portion of the workforce. Within five years, they will represent 75% of the global workforce according to some estimates. ๐Ÿ˜ฏ Yet, they're often painted with stereotypical brushes โ€“ entitled, tech-obsessed, disloyal. But are these labels truly representative? As for employers, recruiters and career coaches, understanding the real characteristics of millennials is [...]

2024-02-22T10:23:21-05:00February 22nd, 2024|

In Office vs Hybrid vs Remote

The questions continue from both sides of the desk. What is the most prevalent or trending work model? In the office, remote work and hybrid models seem locked in a tug-of-war for the future of many professional lives. All three have their ardent supporters and fierce critics, leaving employees and employers alike all scratching their heads. According to a recent survey by software [...]

2024-01-30T09:05:05-05:00January 30th, 2024|

What Makes Up a Toxic Workplace?

We are all taught to โ€œplay niceโ€ as youngsters so Iโ€™m sure by the time we are adults we all find a way to get along at work. Right? Guess not. But are we overreacting? The term "toxic work environment" hangs heavy in the air, flung like a poisoned dart at any disagreement or frustration bubbling beneath the surface. But has this potent [...]

2024-01-16T09:19:01-05:00January 16th, 2024|
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