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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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While most employees find meaning at their job, 35% say they are thinking about a change
Employee well-being and job satisfaction continue to shape the world of work, Manpower Group says. By Carolyn Crist Although 8 in 10 workers say they find meaning in their current jobs, 1 in 3 also say they’re eyeing the exit, which reveals a paradox in the evolving workplace landscape, according to a Nov. 12 report based…
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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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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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Career growth may not be a cure-all for front-line employee unhappiness
By Carolyn Crist Front-line managers and workers in several industries are feeling major burnout, often fueled by understaffing, communication issues and customer conflicts, according to Axonify’s 2024 Deskless Report. And employers may mistakenly believe professional development is the answer. Notably, both managers and workers reported shaky job confidence, with 67% of managers and 57% of workers feeling…
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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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‘Largest labor shortage the country has ever seen’ looms, report warns
HR should be open-minded about reaching as many applicants as possible and training new hires to make sure they have the skills for the job, a Lightcast study advises. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Listen to the article4 min U.S. employers will soon face “the largest labor shortage the country has ever seen,” a labor market report…
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You are not alone: Gallup reports 20% of workers are lonely
New Gallup data shows that workplace loneliness is on the rise and likely impacting the wellbeing, engagement and performance levels of employees. Some organisations may see this as an excuse to jump on the ‘return to office’ bandwagon, but confronting this issue will require a far more culture-enriching, data-informed approach. Work today is not only…
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Are you instigating fear in the workplace?
Many leaders acknowledge that fear is increasingly being seen in the workplace, due to financial concerns, global instability and issues around exclusion, but other leaders may themselves be the instigators of fear. If you find yourself dreading the upcoming workweek, rest assured, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by LiveCareer of over 1,000 people in…
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Why coaching is the answer to everything.
Organisations today grapple with an ever-changing environment, hybrid and flexible working, multi-generational diverse workforces and growing levels of stress and burnout. Could coaching be the answer to all of these complexities? “The best organizations hire managers with a talent for engaging their teams, and they train their managers into effective coaches who consistently deliver meaningful…
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