How generational differences are affecting retention in today's workforce

Managing multiple generations in today's workforce can feel extremely difficult, but understanding the differences and preferences between these age groups can help bridge the divide. …

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How often do hourly employees expect a pay increase?

Consider your last raise. When did it happen? Was it based off merit? Perhaps tenure? The most important question to consider, however, is whether it …

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How shadow work affects employment and the economy

Many of us are familiar with the concept of unpaid work: The labor people perform without compensation. This is usually in the context of household …

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How temporary staffing can help withstand the impact of a recession

It's indisputable that we live in economically uncertain times. As Forbes explains, following the global economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts believe …

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How to approach the Great Resignation effectively

Improving retention has been top of mind for a majority of companies, as workers are quickly leaving their places of employment. According to GovTech, 42% …

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How to be a successful leader during times of change

In a world of constant change, strong leadership is essential for organizational success. Shifts in the corporate sphere are inevitable and keeping pace with these …

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How to conduct a successful interview for boomerang employees

Employee turnover remains high across industries, and organizations are quickly turning to boomerang employees to fill open positions. If your business is considering hiring boomerang …

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How to create a positive workplace culture

The world of work has changed in recent years. How can we be sure it's for the better? Roughly 60% of workers who are able …

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How to earn the loyalty of blue collar workers

As a business owner or hiring manager, you know that if one employee quits, you hire another, train them, work with them, and then inevitably, …

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How to future-proof your staff

The world of work – and the world itself, for that matter – is constantly changing and evolving. McKinsey reports that the pandemic has accelerated …

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How to handle a negative employee

A negative employee can sour the atmosphere of a workplace. A negative employee, as referenced here, is someone who either brings a negative attitude to …

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How to maintain a work-life balance successfully

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get incredibly stressed. We're increasingly expected to communicate instantly, get more work done in shorter periods and take …

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How to maintain company culture in remote work

The COVID-19 pandemic had many strange and unforeseen effects on society. With governments worldwide instituting stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of the virus, people …

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How to maintain employee morale during a recession

Recessions can be disastrous for employees. They often mean organizations have to reduce spending, and this is usually achieved through reduced salaries and suspended promotions …

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How to make employees feel safe at work

Employees want to feel valued. They want to be understood. And they need to feel heard at work. These are all things that can ensure …

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How to measure productivity

Productivity is simply a measure of efficiency or amount of work completed. Not all ways to measure productivity are created equally, however. The U.S. Bureau …

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How to show your staff you care

It goes without saying that it's vital for an organization's success to show its employees that it holds them in high regard and is mindful …

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How will employment legislation change this year?

As anyone who owns a business knows, organizations are beholden to a wide range of employment regulations. The scope and nature of these issues tend …

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How will the recession affect types of employment?

With an imminent recession, there are nationwide fears of job losses and unemployment. However, despite a massive labor shortage affecting the entire country, unemployment is …

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How workplace diversity can future-proof your organization

As we've seen over the past couple of years, nothing is set in stone. The future is uncertain for almost every industry and many employers …

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Important benefits to include in employee remuneration packages

Employers are struggling with a plethora of challenges both in the workplace and the economy. A recession is following the post-pandemic economic boom, which might …

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Improving your leadership during challenging times

Amidst a worker shortage, the Great Resignation and continued supply chain disruptions, it's likely for organizations to be experiencing difficulties in one capacity or another. …

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Interview questions to help you evaluate a candidate's work ethic

Work ethic is an important characteristic of a successful employee, but it might be harder to find a candidate who demonstrates these attributes than many …

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Is the Great Resignation being followed by a Great Regret?

A few years back, we saw the beginning of the Great Resignation, a term given to employees resigning en masse. There were many motivations at …

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Is there job security in temporary work?

Conventional wisdom would have us believe that, by nature, temporary work doesn't provide job stability. Intuitively, this makes sense — the logic is in its …

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Keeping employee wellness at the forefront of your initiatives

Employee wellness has likely always been a priority for your organization. In today's work landscape, however, it's more important than ever. In fact, a report …

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Maintaining employee happiness and productivity during change

Evolving industries, the Great Resignation and the war for talent have led to unavoidable changes in a majority of companies. As these changes endure, workers …

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Maintaining productivity during times of uncertainty

While the Great Resignation rages on, working to maintain productivity is top of mind for a majority of companies. Unfortunately, you can't always choose if …

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Managing employees during economic uncertainty

There's a definite possibility of a recession in the very near future. Some economists say it's already here. Either way, there is one certainty: We …

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Managing organizational burnout to increase retention

While companies continue to navigate the Great Resignation, focusing on strategies to increase employee retention will be more important than ever. According to Business Insider, …

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