A recent Microsoft article points to ways hybrid working scenarios have led to mistrust in worker productivity and leadership’s ability to track impact over “productivity theater.” Three main themes emerged from their research, shared below. You can see the full article here. Productivity Paranoia According to the article, “…85% of leaders say that the shift […]
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Although researchers will likely try to understand the ‘Great Resignation’ for years to come, some enterprising work has illuminated the influence of bad bosses. Focused on the challenges of remote work, a recent NPR article mentions the economic costs to businesses that bad bosses inflict. Here are some unique highlights from the article. The entire […]
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According to a recent Wall Street Journal article by Ray Smith, more applicants are turning away from jobs with tell-tale descriptions. So, although there is no good way to say abandon all hope ye who enter here, certain phrases are guilty of false advertising. Here are a few highlights that hopefully advise your strategy for […]
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Everything-old-is-new is again surrounding the motivations inspiring Quiet Quitting, the latest TikTok phenomena making waves in larger corporate ponds. A recent LinkedIn article by Nino Padova highlights this cultural phenomenon and predicts what it is and its staying power. Select highlights are featured below. Quiet Quitting Isn’t quiet quitting simply another term for slacking off? […]
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One of the most difficult challenges recruiters face is competition. Company recruiters, private recruiting firms, universities, government, and side-hustle opportunities create an endless competition for top talent. Luckily, there’s help finding hidden talent in a competitive workforce market. Phyllis Furman from LinkedIn’s Talent Blog offers pro tips for finding hidden talent – highlights below. Look […]
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Almost as common a topic among an earlier generation as the weather, Millennials have been noticeably absent from workplace trends. Or have they? With trends like ‘quiet quitting’ identified by TikTok instead of the Harvard Business Review, are the Millennials back with a vengeance? A classic article by FirstUp may offer a few Scooby clues […]
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Reminiscent of the Yogi Berra-ism “It’s like déjà vu all over again,” another -ism has emerged about work. A recent Bloomberg article highlights a truism about the modern workforce that has been a hallmark since work began. Jo Constanz highlights the ups and downs of the workforce during hard times and how modern companies can […]
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According to the recent article The Hot Labor Market Has Almost Become A Crisis by author Josh Bersin, a hot labor market is bordering on spontaneous combustion. With unemployment numbers the lowest they’ve been since 1969, and a slowing GDP, a fundamental shift in labor may be happening. Elements from the article are highlighted and […]
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Economies are built on growth and, like anything else, experience growth in spurts. Although sometimes slowdowns can become contractions, slowdowns will occur eventually. Regardless of what the final calculations around recession reveal, a slowdown is playing out across the global tech industry. Luckily there are safeguards in a slowing economy every company can take advantage […]
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In the article What’s New and Fresh in the Candidate Experience? Absolutely Nothing by Kevin Grossman, Kevin describes the many touchpoints employers have that can improve candidate experience. However, frequent and respectful communication stands out as how to win or lose the ideal candidate. Read the entire article here, highlights below. Communication is Key There […]
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