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Josh Bersin’s recruiting and HR trends for the future
“Talking about the future is always interesting, but I'm going to talk about the present too. And the word that I found interest...
Company survey: What are the best skills for remote work?
The alarm clock sounds. You wake up and turn to switch it off. After a deep yawn and a stretch, you sit on your bed just before ...
The work-abroad dream: 4 benefits of remote working for employers
Whether you’re a multinational organization or have an office in an unsexy location, the opportunity for international remote wo...
Millennials in the workplace: How to manage and engage them
As of early 2019, the ages of millennials in the workplace ranged from 22 to 38 years old. This demographic represents the large...
‘Employee promotion to manager’ time: 4 tips to inspire your stars
There are two crucial elements to successful people management: first, you want to reward your most capable employees, and secon...
Employee burnout for employers: costs, causes and cures
Have you ever felt so exhausted and disheartened that you just don’t want to go to work? Many of us have these moments — passing...
Handling layoffs: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Do you still have a job at BuzzFeed? What seems like a normal, fun quiz hosted on the popular media website actually carries the...
The problem with employee wellness programs
Employee wellness programs are morally questionable and misguided. Companies usually turn to them to reduce health costs, but th...
Employee monitoring: to track or not to track?
As anyone who has ever worked in the corporate world knows, it’s easy to clock up a 9-5 day and get absolutely nothing done. Bef...
Creating career paths that put people first
In the old world of work, climbing the corporate ladder was the most popular metaphor for getting ahead. In the new world of wor...
Performance review alternatives to the traditional approach
The traditional approach to performance appraisals has long been in need of a rethink, with some smart companies looking at...
Employee engagement strategies that work
Low employee engagement is a global problem. Right now, seven out of ten employees in the US drag their feet to work. This numbe...