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A majority of US workers say they experience ‘ghost growth’ in their careers
Promises of advancement without follow-through can damage employee trust and lead to turnover, according to MyPerfectResume. By Carolyn Crist Career growth can sometimes feel fake and performative, particularly for the 65% of U.S. workers who experience “ghost growth,” or the illusion of advancement but no meaningful changes in pay, promotion or authority, according to a Sept. 22…
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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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Survey: When workers don’t feel valued, their productivity drops
Mental health has become a pillar of benefits discussion in recent years, especially as younger workers increasingly expect support from employers in this area. Published March 22, 2024 Kathryn MoodySenior Editor Dive Brief: 3 Ways To Ease the RTO Transition Despite pushback from employees, 90% of companies that have or plan to have a physical footprint…
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Soft skills lead to faster promotions, LinkedIn data shows
For talent professionals, this means upskilling initiatives and the hiring process should include a focus on soft skills. Published March 5, 2024 By Carolyn Crist Workers with soft skills — such as problem-solving, decision-making and good communication abilities — get promoted faster than those who don’t have the skills, according to a Feb. 29 report from LinkedIn. Based…
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Employees said they’d work harder if recognized. These are the types of recognition they want
10 execs from CEOs to HR managers explain exactly what works to boost engagement and motivation. Forget bonuses or traditional perks—leaders have discovered a thriving workforce comes from one simple act: appreciation. A Harvard Business Review report shows that 40% of team members would up their game once directors recognize their efforts. However, most businesses see an abundance of…
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