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Why bosses can be too nice, and why it’s bad for business

Empathy and compassion are much-needed traits in any leader, but there is a fine line between being a kind but effective leader, and being overly nice.

Move over Zoom fatigue: How RTO could lead to IRL exhaustion

With more workers returning to the office this month than at any time during the pandemic, more of the workforce is poised to succumb to IRL fatigue, according to experts. 

How employers are helping workers buy homes

Employer-assisted housing programs can help retain and attract employees, and also encourage them to live closer to the office.

Bad bosses drive more employees to quit their jobs

The “quiet quitting” trend isn’t so much about bad employees as it is bad management, research from Harvard Business Review has highlighted.

suburban streetBusinesses continue to scale back their real estate investments

Businesses continue to scale back their square footage – saving millions of dollars – as hybrid and remote work arrangements remain the norm.

Young people consider apprenticeships over college

The cost of college is rising and people are beginning to question whether the financial burden is worth it. Some are turning to an alternative programs.

WTF is pre-covery

Pre-covery is a growing trend, that acknowledges that employees must recharge before beginning a new challenge in an effort to avoid burnout. 

More companies are publishing salary bands – is this the future, or risky?

A growing number of states are adopting salary transparency laws. But is publishing salary bands truly a good idea, considering rival companies could, in theory, steal top talent by offering more money?

To fill open jobs, find people who are curious and love learning

Job candidates who demonstrate curiosity, a love of learning and grit are more valuable than those who check all the skills boxes, say recruiters.

‘A lot of messiness’: Will hybrid working ever really work?

The global workforce is in a messy transition period as employers experiment with the best way to be flexible. 

Employers still grappling with remote onboarding

More than two years into the remote work and hybrid phenomenon, onboarding remains a challenge. 

Here’s why the job market is strong despite the weakening economy

Every past recession has been accompanied by layoffs and hiring freezes. But nothing about the past two years has been typical, so don’t expect a recession to be either.

Recession or not, CEOs are preparing for the worst

While experts disagree on whether the U.S. is officially in a recession, CEOs are taking steps to get their businesses ready for one.

CEO roadshow: Top leaders are hitting the road to meet remote workers

Many CEOs who hired remote staffers during the pandemic are hitting the road this summer. The goal is to meet as many new hires as possible to rally the troops, do a bit of planning and have fun.

Remote workers still need to meet in person, so these employers are taking their staff on vacation

Many virtual-first companies are getting creative in how they gather the troops. Among them are trips to the Caribbean, a retreat designed in the spirit of the festival Coachella and a multiple-day getaway at a boutique hotel that’s close to hiking trails.

WTF is a digital HQ?

In a digital-first, post-pandemic world the physical office is no longer the key place that people connect, it could be argued. That’s why many organizations are investing in a digital HQ.

How offering paid parental leave from day one is boosting gender equality in the workplace

More companies are scrapping minimum tenure requirements for benefits like parental leave, recognizing how this can hold women back.

Is the hiring party about to end? Not likely, but it’s no longer a rave

Recent layoffs at tech giants was jarring. But experts say hiring, despite market uncertainty, is likely to remain strong over the long haul.

These tech tools make collaboration between in-person and remote workers easier

Even with tools like Zoom, Slack and Google Meet, working together while being apart is clunky. Here’s a look at technology being used to foster collaboration between employees at home and in the office. 

How employers are teaching young professionals emotional intelligence

Gen Z have missed out on learning from seasoned professionals by osmosis since their internships were remote. Here’s how employers are addressing it.

How ‘working mom guilt’ – worsened by the pandemic – should be tackled

The pandemic’s effect on women workers has shown that our support systems — from paid parental leave to work cultures — need improving.

How employers are tracking employee office usage to inform design

Many employers have adopted technology that tracks how staff are using office space. That data then inform decisions around future real estate investments, workspace configurations and what tech to use.

Why reverse mentoring could be the key to engaging – and retaining – younger employees

Reverse mentorship could be a remedy to the Great Resignation and companies holding on to disaffected younger generations of workers.

Why permanent desks are (mostly) gone, replaced by ‘unassigned design’

Offices are getting a facelift to facilitate in-person work that has multiple zones for the type of task being done.

Illustration for technology, one of six of WorkLife's content categories.Why reskilling may be the answer to solve the digital professional shortage

When it comes to digital professionals — the data scientists, software engineers and machine learning professionals that build systems, code, automate and extract meaningful insights from all the data collected by businesses — supply isn’t keeping up with demand. 

money pileCommuting costs curb enthusiasm over return to office, as gas prices continue to skyrocket

The financial commitment of returning to the office has been a shock to the system of employees, as gas prices continue to skyrocket, pushing up commuting costs.

‘Onsite is the new offsite’: Offices aren’t dead, they’re for ‘milestone moments’

While employees have proven they can work from anywhere, the office still plays a vital role in bonding and collaboration. This is especially true as safety concerns of Covid-19 subside.

‘My role changed drastically overnight’: Ukraine HR execs share what they’re doing on the front line

Ukraine-based HR exec Ksenia Prozhogina has spent her time finding safe passage for her colleagues and organizing work from unfamiliar locations, all while continuing to serve customers.

Salary transparency is coming to NYC: Here are lessons learned by states with similar laws

When New York City’s own law goes into effect May 15, employers who are based in the city and have four or more employees, will be required to share the minimum and maximum salary for open roles in job postings.

Employers hire talent marketers to promote their values and culture, as ‘war for talent’ intensifies

The role of talent acquisition marketer may not be new, but it’s growing as the war for talent means perception in the market is more important than ever. 

money pileEmployers fear spike in post-bonus resignations: Here’s what they can do about it

With such a hot job market, this year’s post-bonus resignation is expected to be bigger than usual. It’s forcing employers to reexamine how they reward and compensate employees.

Empathy fatigue continues to weigh on business leaders

Two years into the pandemic, bosses continue to suffer the effects of empathy fatigue — defined by psychologists as exhaustion from taking on the problems of others — even as they must cope with their own losses.