The workplace is changing rapidly. The rise of remote work, the increasing importance of diversity and inclusion, and the growing focus on employee well-being are just a few of the trends that are shaping the future of work. In this new environment, organizations that want to succeed will need to put employees first. This means…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
We’ve all been there, hitting the afternoon slump sitting at work trying not to fall asleep, reaching for coffee as an easy caffeine kick to get through the day. All you want is a quick power nap, yet, sleeping at work is known to be a big no-no. Sleeping is best known to happen at…
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10 Best Cities for Young Professionals
In a world full of opportunity, how do you decide where to live as a young professional? Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or employee at a traditional company, when you’re just starting your career, you’ll want to consider the following factors: Starting salary: What is the average starting salary of the city? If you’ve been…
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What Will Training Look Like in 2030?
A growing need for evolving skills has provoked a wave of reskilling initiatives across the globe. Walmart just announced the opening of its first-ever onsite training academy and earlier this summer, Amazon committed to investing $700 million to upskill 100,000 employees by 2025. The skills gap in the workforce is undeniable. Thousands of companies are…
An organization’s company values can play a significant role in creating a workplace culture, which enables employees to bring their best selves to work and therefore be more engaged, motivated, and productive. We are increasingly seeing just how much importance candidates place on finding an organization that genuinely cares and which has a set of…
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Are You Ready for a Career Change?
If you’re tired of your job and you’re thinking it’s time to switch careers, you aren’t alone. 60% of working adults want a new career, but 40% of them don’t actually know which career they would want to switch to. Age doesn’t factor when it comes to a career change, as research shows both young…
Getting rejected from a job you’d really wanted is never nice. But there is something you can do to make it seem less of a waste; a way to make it into a good thing for your long-term career trajectory. That thing is simple: asking for feedback. It’ll help you learn areas where you (or…
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The Six Most Wanted Workplace Benefits
In a time when we’re struggling to give pay raises or bonuses, more employers are investing in employee benefits to encourage retention and loyalty as well as maintaining a positive and enthusiastic workforce. Employees are looking beyond financial gains for job satisfaction, as a wealth of workplace benefits can support a more balanced work-life blend…
Everybody in the world is anxious. Professionally and on the street, it feels like you’re surrounded by natural enemies. And the most lethal of all is yourself: you with your insecurities, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and habit of saying the wrong thing. Right? Nope. We live and work in a system where anxiety feels like the…