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Workers say debt is influencing career decisions
Financial stress can put incredible strain on workers’ productivity and health, various studies have shown. Kathryn Moody Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Financial stress can put incredible strain on workers’ productivity and health, various studies have shown. According to a report from PNC Bank earlier this year, 3 in 5…
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40% of Gen Zers, millennials say they would quit over political differences at work
Employees are especially uncomfortable when colleagues talk politics during a business meeting, according to an Indeed/Harris Poll survey. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Listen to the article4 min Most employees (63%) care “at least a little” about politics, and about a third (35%) admit to openly discussing politics at work, according to an online survey recently conducted by Indeed…
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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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How fostering DEI can improve safety and reduce workplace injury risks
Thinking about workplace design can help accommodate workers with different abilities, body types and cultural preferences, according to the National Safety Council. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article4 min Workplace injury prevention programs that incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion principles can reduce worker risks and create a culture of safety, according to a June 10 report from…
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How to make employees feel included, according to researchers
Burnout and inclusion are statistically intertwined, Boston Consulting Group said in a recent report. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Listen to the article3 min Nearly half of employees globally are dealing with burnout, but a small series of inclusion-boosting practices may help organizations address burnout, Boston Consulting Group said in a June 11 report. The firm said its…
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Don’t request feedback only to ignore it, report reminds employers
While many employers now understand the importance of listening to workers, McLean & Co. said, employees still say they don’t feel heard. Kathryn Moody Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min Employers must be wary of asking employees to lend their voice if they’re not prepared to take action on that feedback, a McLean & Co.…
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Employee skill growth is too slow — and it may drive some managers to quit, survey says
The tech skills gap has troubled employers for years, a problem that the emergence of AI has only worsened. Kathryn Moody Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min Dive Brief:
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Confusion over workplace etiquette makes employees unsure how to act, survey says
Authenticity, or allowing employees to bring their full selves to work, is a key part of building a strong workplace culture, but some topics remain fraught. Listen to the article3 min Dive Brief: TRENDLINE Inside HR’s shifting compliance landscape Dive Insight: The workplace has been inching toward a more casual approach for years now, even prior…
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Are we taking employee wellbeing too far?
With growing concerns about the impact of hybrid working on connection, team management and culture, is the focus on individual wellbeing being prioritised over that of the needs of organisations and customers? During the pandemic and in its aftermath, leaders understandably put employees’ physical and mental health at the top of the priority list. Since…
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