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The US Companies and Tech Giants with the Longest and Shortest Interviews

You’ve had the interview, and you’re pretty sure you smashed it. Now you’re just hanging on for the callback to let you know whether the job is yours. It can be an agonizing and frustrating experience. And, as this latest study from career.io shows, how long you have to wait depends on the company you…

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How Singapore’s New EOR Rules Affect Your Workforce

Recent updates from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) have introduced significant changes for companies employing foreign workers through Employer of Record (EOR) services. While companies can still use EOR services for visa sponsorship, they must now also have a legal entity in Singapore. This adjustment has far-reaching implications, necessitating a reevaluation of how businesses operate…

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The RTO Tug-of-War: Large Employers Grapple with Return-to-Office Mandates

The post-pandemic return to work continues to be a battleground, with large employers caught in the middle. A recent trend – Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates – is seeing companies require employees to return to the physical office for a set number of days per week. While some see this as a necessary step to rebuild company culture…

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The Paradox of Plenty: Why Job Growth Slows While Openings Increase

The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on July 2nd, 2024, offers valuable insights into the current state of the U.S. labor market. This analysis delves into the key findings of the May 2024 report, exploring job openings, hiring activity, and separation rates. Job Openings: A…

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3 Ways to Adopt a Holistic Approach to Mental Health in the Workplace

According to new research, scientists advocate for a holistic approach to mental health that integrates physical and mental wellbeing. They emphasize that while the medication is commonly used to treat mental health conditions, it is equally important to consider environmental, lifestyle, and social factors. This comprehensive approach focuses on addressing the emotional, physical and mental needs…

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The Post Non-Compete Workforce: A Business’s Guide to Adapt and Survive 

In a move targeted to promote more efficient matching between employer and employee, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has set its sights on non-compete agreements, proposing a ban that could significantly impact the job market. The FTC’s proposal aims to curtail the widespread use of non-compete clauses, which have long been controversial for their potential…

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Relationship Challenges at Work: 3 Steps for Building Rapport

People in today’s workplace often face a range of challenges that can seriously undermine wellbeing—from loneliness and exclusion to stress and burnout to conflict with colleagues or managers. A key factor influencing this is unsatisfactory working relationships and the lack of rapport management skills that help address them. Research suggests that many people are dissatisfied…

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Navigating the Impact of the ‘Flexi-fallout’ on Employee Wellbeing

Remote and flexible working arrangements have become the new norm, and in 2023, at least 44 percent of employed adults worked this way. But as businesses begin to transition back to onsite working, employees are growing concerned that they will lose the flexibility they’ve grown accustomed to. This anxiety will likely cause an increase in…

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How New-Age Mentorship Programs Have the Potential to Increase Employee Retention

The workforce is a living, breathing entity that changes with each generation. The speed of this change has never been more significant than now. There are several key factors driving this accelerated change: Labor scarcity faced by industrialized nations in a post-pandemic world The digital revolution experienced by Gen Y millennials and Gen Z Zoomers—the…