While hybrid and remote work have become symbols progressive employment practices for many companies these days, some leaders don’t think hybrid work is modern enough. Matt Mullenweg, founder and CEO of the tech company Automattic, which runs Wordpress.com, believes in — and practices — asynchronous work. That means the company’s 1800+ employees, who are scattered across 97 countries, are not expected to adhere [...]
86% of professionals would change jobs for better professional development opportunities, according to one recent report. Another from LinkedIn found that professional development opportunities are the number-one way any company can improve its company culture. It seems pretty clear that if retention is on your mind, you’re going to want to assess the #professionaldevelopment opportunities at your company. Not only do professional development [...]
Regularly take your PTO. There’s no medal for not using it.” —Advice by author Selena Rezvani (she/her) This, in response to the very American ethos of taking as little time off as possible, which she says is, well, not smart. Here are just a few of the reasons you should be taking advantage of your PTO: 🔹 By taking it regularly, you train your [...]
Ghosting. Typically this was a situation where hiring managers "disappeared" on candidates during the interview process. Inquiries into status go unanswered, leaving them no closure or explanation as to why they weren't selected. Given the current #warfortalent, it seems the shoe is on the other foot. Why do job seekers who seem so eager for a job interview or position now end up [...]
Burnout has been a dominant emotion for a lot of people over the last year or so, and it has become a “thing” to take a sabbatical from work — or even a break between jobs. You owe it to yourself to make sure your time off is time well spent. For some people, that means exploring new career options and learning more [...]
Heads up! There’s a once-in-lifetime capital spending wave coming in. It’s true, we’re about to see a huge influx of capital spending on physical assets between now and 2027. A $130 trillion investment around the globe to decarbonize and renew infrastructure. But who’s ready to actually deliver? Supply chain issues and outdated delivery systems are in the way. McKinsey says the solution is [...]
What if the #GreatResignation isn’t just a mass exodus—but a catalyst for innovation? Writing for Risk & Insurance magazine, Gary Grose suggests we consider those resigning from positions as employees thinking more critically about where and how they work. And in fact, this could actually be a really interesting and exciting time for employers and employees alike. Embracing change will bring in new [...]
As Gen Z moves into pole position in the workforce, what can employers do to attract young, fresh talent? Give them opportunities to learn within your organization. Both anecdotal evidence (including mine, in my conversations every day with job seekers) and actual data back this up. LinkedIn recently released a Workforce Confidence Index Research that proved younger workers consider “increased learning opportunities” a [...]
Think the Metaverse is none of your concern? Out of your wheelhouse? Think again. Gartner predicts that a full quarter of people will be spending at least an hour a day in the #Metaverse (a collective digital world in which multiple people can interact at once) by 2026, and even if you’re not one of them, some of your employees or co-workers certainly [...]
Want to find better employees? Offer better benefits. Because while benefits don’t often make or break a contract with a potential hire, they are certainly a factor in a hiring market where talent has a lot of choices. For this reason, according to a recent national study, 88% of HR managers confirm that they’ve upgraded their employee benefits since the pandemic began. They’re [...]