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Holiday gift giving still matters even as employers cut back

December 04, 2023  ■  4 min read

Over 75% of U.S. workers are actually expecting a gift from their employer this holiday season and say it makes them feel truly valued.

How AI regulation differs in the U.S. and EU

December 04, 2023  ■  6 min read

There's a global AI race and different regulations in different countries might be slowing down – or speeding up – innovation. Here is a breakout of how regulations are being shaped on both sides of the Atlantic.

Pet insurance rises as a hot new workplace benefit

December 05, 2023  ■  4 min read

Fifty-one percent of employees rank pet insurance among the top benefits that would impact their decision to take a new job, showing its increasing importance.

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TikTok Trend Watch: Employers are giving us a behind the scenes look at their office and culture

December 07, 2023  ■  5 min read

“We work at Dunkin’, we’re going to have an office for Ben Affleck,” is a snippet from Dunkin’s take on the latest TikTok trend.

Half of workers take zero breaks during the day

December 07, 2023  ■  3 min read

As it turns out, working nonstop is actually making them less productive, according to new research from Slack.

Trans Gen Zers are looking for inclusivity: The Return podcast, season 2, episode 7

December 06, 2023  ■  2 min read

A Gallup survey found that the number of Gen Z people identifying as transgender is twice that of millennials.

Corporate training sessions tackle presentation skills shortage

December 06, 2023  ■  3 min read

They’re covering points beyond crafting a cohesive slide deck, like how much body language and meaningfully engaging an audience matters.

Pet insurance rises as a hot new workplace benefit

December 05, 2023  ■  4 min read

Fifty-one percent of employees rank pet insurance among the top benefits that would impact their decision to take a new job, showing its increasing importance.

Holiday gift giving still matters even as employers cut back

December 04, 2023  ■  4 min read

Over 75% of U.S. workers are actually expecting a gift from their employer this holiday season and say it makes them feel truly valued.

WTF Explainers

WTF is cognitive AI?

October 25, 2023  ■  4 min read

Cognitive AI thinks in a way that is similar to humans, where it can understand context clues and read between the lines.

WTF is well-being washing, and why more employers are doing it

October 16, 2023  ■  3 min read

Well-being washing often happens when employers fail to really provide needed mental health resources and support by not encouraging employees to seek and use it – because it’s cheaper if they don’t actually use what’s on offer.

WTF is a doom loop and why is it harmful in the workplace?

October 05, 2023  ■  5 min read

A doom loop is when an individual is in a vicious cycle that focus on the negative rather than the positive. And it can be infectious in workplaces. Here’s a breakout of how to spot it in teams and help break out of these vicious cycles.

Special Edition
Gen Z Workforce: Reshaping Careers in the AI Era

From navigating wildly varied return-to-office policies in a post-pandemic working world in flux, to working in the shadows of AI, Gen Zers are creating a whole new workforce to suit their needs. This editorial series examines how AI will influence, reshape and evolve career development for this generation, and how exactly they’re using the tech for work.

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The Return

Culture

Is gamification the answer to boosting employee engagement?

December 01, 2023  ■  5 min read

A survey by TalentMLS found gamification makes employees feel more productive (87%), more engaged (84%) and happier at work (82%).

More offices get design makeovers to boost staff wellness and inclusivity

November 27, 2023  ■  3 min read

Some tech companies and large corporations had them pre-pandemic, but smaller and mid-size companies are now looking to add them too.

Suffering a ‘post-Thanksgiving slump?’ — Showing gratitude can help

November 24, 2023  ■  4 min read

The “post-Thanksgiving slump” is real. While the majority of employees feel a greater sense of camaraderie in the workplace at this time of year, burnout is an equally likely byproduct.

Leadership

Why employer misunderstanding of psychological safety is hurting teams’ performance

November 28, 2023  ■  7 min read

The term psychological safety is fundamentally misunderstood within organizations. And the knock-on effect on employee and business performance will be serious, experts say. 

How companies allowing remote work outperform those that don’t

November 22, 2023  ■  5 min read

It could shift the conversation around productivity metrics and RTO among leaders still resistant to flexible work.

CFO shortage causing salaries to jump to highest in C-Suite

November 20, 2023  ■  4 min read

CFOs are being incentivized to stay with a company more than a CEO might be because of the ongoing talent shortage.

Talent

Is lying during job interviews getting out of hand?

November 30, 2023  ■  3 min read

While some fibs may seem harmless, many could lead to job seekers landing roles they’re ultimately unhappy with.

Has dressing casually in the office gone too far?

November 27, 2023  ■  3 min read

About half of U.K. employers say staff aren’t presenting themselves acceptably and showing up in pajamas or with messy and unwashed hair.

Here’s what workers are thankful for this holiday season

November 22, 2023  ■  11 min read

Despite more changes to the workplace this past year, there are silver linings that keep people excited to show up at work.

Special Edition
WorkLife Awards

Company culture has never been more important for organizations looking to attract and retain the best talent and the strongest cultures are built on values that run deep throughout the organization. The WorkLife Awards will recognize the top employers and the values that make them unique.