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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…
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US employee engagement falls to 10-year low
Less than a third of managers and employees alike are engaged at work, Gallup says. By Carolyn Crist Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to the lowest level in a decade at the end of 2024, with only 31% of employees being engaged and 17% of employees being actively disengaged, according to a Jan. 14 report from Gallup.…
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Job hopping, not promotion, drives career growth, analysis shows
Only 17% of workers were promoted by their current company over the last five years, a recent report revealed. Ginger Christ, Editor Job seekers attend the JobNewsUSA.com South Florida Job Fair on June 26, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. More than half of U.S. workers have changed jobs rather than wait for a promotion in the…
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Gap exists between early career workers’ expectations and hiring managers’ goals, report finds
Candidates feel the recruitment process has lost a personal touch with an over-reliance on assessments rather than connection, Talogy said. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article3 min Early career job seekers and hiring managers expect different outcomes from the hiring process, drawing a disparity between companies’ immediate hiring needs and workers’ desires for long-term growth, according…
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This week in 5 numbers: Generation Z wants job stability, but their managers are stressed
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many leaders have considered quitting over the burden of managing Gen Z. Ginger Christ,Editor The push-and-pull between what Generation Z wants and how companies are responding wages on, as more surveys reveal what Gen Z considers nonnegotiable and how managers…
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4 ways to adapt your workforce to today’s business challenges
By Top Employers How can businesses harness the strength of its workforce in an increasingly turbulent business environment? Top Employers Institute report, ‘Navigating a Dynamic Workforce’, explores how the workforce is evolving to meet new challenges. Insights from over 2,300 participants surveyed 2024, reveals the new realities of modern workforces. The nature of employment has evolved…
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Most employees say they’re burned out and restless, leading to lower engagement
More workers want to change jobs, especially for more flexibility, better benefits and career development opportunities. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article4 min Nearly 8 in 10 employees have experienced burnout in the last year — leading to lower engagement for more than half of workers and reduced productivity for more than a third of workers, according…
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