Emotional intelligence is a top skill in the workplace. But can it be taught?
Top performers and the best leaders usually have one skill in common: a high level of emotional intelligence. The bulk (90%) of top performers have high emotional intelligence and 58% of job...
View Article‘I’ll interrupt them back’: Micro-feminism is taking off in the workplace
A new trend has emerged on TikTok where women are engaging in small acts of feminism, or “micro-feminism,” as they’ve coined it, at work. Videos under the tag have upwards of 10 million views...
View ArticleThe true cost of meetings, by the numbers
The average worker spends about 37% of their time at work in meetings or coordinating them. Workers spend about half a workday per week just scheduling meetings. That time spent in meetings and...
View ArticleInside H&R Block’s return to office mandate reversal
H&R Block is blazing a trail in its return-to-office approach: the tax service giant has listened to its employees. Unlike other major corporations that have issued top-down RTO mandates, H&R...
View ArticleContinental, EY are working hard to connect international teams
A growing swell of organizations are offering their employees the chance to work abroad for a year or more. Their goal: boost staff retention while providing ample opportunities for dispersed workers...
View ArticleAs the line between B2B and B2C marketing blurs, Workday taps humor in...
This story was first published by WorkLife sibling Digiday In today’s fragmented landscape, the line between B2B and B2C marketing is increasingly blurry, and some business brands are taking a page...
View ArticleHere’s how to bring offsite energy back to the office
Picture this: you are at your week-long company offsite that is absolutely hitting the mark. The conversations are flowing, new ideas are being generated, and you’re connecting with your colleagues on...
View ArticleWhat to do when your top performer shows signs of attrition
Having high performers who can absorb higher workloads than other team members can be a gift for managers. But it’s often unsustainable. That’s partly because these individuals can start to feel a...
View ArticlePolarizing political dialogue in the workplace has HR leaders navigating a...
Political conversations and ensuing disagreements among polarized staff are far more common in workplaces today than in the past and expected to heighten leading up to the U.S presidential election...
View ArticleLack of LGBTQ+ inclusion is hindering workplace productivity
Over a third (36%) of LGBTQ+ workers have been less motivated or productive at work as they can’t be themselves, according to talent company Randstad’s recent Workmonitor Pulse survey of more than...
View ArticleHow side hustles are creating happier, more creative employees
Adam Wagner had his 20th crossword puzzle published in The New York Times in May. He’s also the creative lead at Patreon, a platform that provides business tools for content creators. In his free...
View ArticleCompanies double down on green business travel
Suppose an employee at Contentsquare, a digital experience analytics platform, travels up to four hours somewhere for work. In that case, they are mandated to take the train instead of a plane because...
View ArticleThe state of PTO, by the numbers
While paid time off policies can vary greatly by organization, creating a positive PTO culture still remains a challenge for many employers who will have staff out of the office over the coming...
View ArticleHow this company manages 1,600 employees without central HR
When you have a problem at work, who do you go to? Usually, the answer is HR. So what happens when there is no central HR department at a company? It’s a rarity but some businesses have disrupted...
View Article‘There’s a strong ROI’: Building a business culture around working parents
Baby product company Lalo has ditched hosting work happy hours for a far more valuable cultural habit to its staff: their kids’ bath time. It’s a small gesture within a wider family-friendly ethos...
View ArticleCorporate volunteering programs go skills-based to boost engagement, belonging
Employees today are placing more value on their employer’s corporate responsibility and impact they have on their communities. Volunteering programs can have a major impact on staff when it comes to...
View ArticleEmployers extend inclusive benefits, like gender affirming care
Companies looking to attract top talent must ensure they aren’t filtering out or giving a negative impression to certain staff, including those who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. A third of...
View ArticleWTF is human sustainability (and what role does HR play in supporting it)?
According to a new workforce study, 64% of workers are more attracted to organizations that create value for workers, and 79% of leaders agree that their organization is responsible for doing so. Yet,...
View ArticleOver 80% of workers are scared of their company’s HR department
Is HR… scary? Over 80% of workers said they’re afraid of their employer’s HR department, according to a survey of over 1,000 U.S. workers from MyPerfectResume, a resume and career advice platform....
View ArticleWorkers are learning languages to score jobs, boost pay
As a part of a widespread upskilling initiative by workers looking to stand out in a tight labor market, more people are learning a new language. Specifically, more than one-third of users on the...
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