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In an era of loneliness, belonging may be the key to employee and business success
HR professionals can incorporate belonging into the employee experience by intentionally creating opportunities for connection, recognition and empowerment, McLean & Co. says. By Carolyn Crist An employee cleans between shelves at the Central Texas Food Bank on March 26, 2025, in Austin, Texas. In new research, McLean found that the ability to develop authentic connections directly…
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Gen Z myths exposed: It’s time to end the generational blame game
A decade’s worth of data across five working generations exposes the myth that Gen Z is the weakest link at work. Jessica Brannigan, Head of Enterprise People Science at Culture Amp, urges employers to stop playing the generational blame game and pay closer attention to the varying life and career stages of employees. By Jessica Brannigan…
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Snowflakes or Boundried? The truth about Millennial managers
Millennials now make up the largest group of managers in today’s workforce, yet outdated stereotypes continue to undermine their influence. Ella Overshott, Director of Pecan Partnerships, explores the real traits of Millennial managers, debunks the ‘snowflake’ myth, and offers actionable insights on how organisations can better support and empower this vital generation of leaders. By Ella…
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Gallup 2025: Employee engagement decline causing US$438 billion in lost productivity
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report makes for bleak reading. Last year, employee engagement fell by 2%, equating to US$438 billion in lost productivity. Here, HRZone’s Managing Editor Becky Norman explores the study’s major findings and shares responses from industry experts and practitioners. By Becky Norman Employee engagement fell for the second time in…
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52% of Gen Zs and Millennials on a financial tightrope, Deloitte finds
Deloitte’s 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey reveals over half of younger employees live paycheck to paycheck and one-third experience work-related stress. Blaire Palmer, CEO of That People Thing Ltd, examines the study’s key findings, providing HR solutions to increase workplace happiness. By Blaire Palmer According to Deloitte’s Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey 2025, younger employees…
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Gen Z myths exposed: It’s time to end the generational blame game
A decade’s worth of data across five working generations exposes the myth that Gen Z is the weakest link at work. Jessica Brannigan, Head of Enterprise People Science at Culture Amp, urges employers to stop playing the generational blame game and pay closer attention to the varying life and career stages of employees. For too…
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Workers lacking motivation? Monitoring and incentives aren’t the answer, researchers say
Managers should provide clear directions and feedback to see improved performance and commitment, according to recent data. Kate Tornone, Lead Editor Listen to the article2 mhttp://res.cloudinary.com/dmgi9movl/video/upload/q_1/v1740153051/news/text_to_speech/workers-lacking-motivation-monitoring-and-incentives-arent-the-answer-re_jjztho.wavin Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Tuesday’s research backs up what others have found: Clear goals, performance reviews and feedback are tied to high motivation to perform, McKinsey and Company research concluded late…
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Is the workplace less friendly? Employees say they care less about having ‘work besties.’
Respondents told Glassdoor that remote work, higher turnover and layoffs have made it harder to make friends at work. Kathryn Moody, Senior Editor Workers may be leaning away from making friends at work — and it might be a symptom of how U.S. workers are approaching the longevity of their roles, according to recent polls from…
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Employee engagement surveys paint a distorted picture, survey finds
Nearly half of employees say they feel pressured to withhold how they really feel, and some say they rarely or never provide honest answers. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Dive Insight: Employers have come to rely on surveys to gauge engagement, but the tool has been showing cracks for a while, according to the Visier report. In…
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Trump eliminates remote work for feds, institutes hiring freeze
On top of the freeze, Trump directed OMB to submit a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce. Kathryn Mood, Senior Editor U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Trump used executive…