Despite a strong labor market recovery, worker productivity has declined for five consecutive quarters (the first time on record). Workforce data suggests that employees are working longer hours, representing a
Recent initiatives highlight increased attention to workers struggling with menopause. While the implementation has taken off overseas (particularly in the UK), it has also started to catch on in the
A recent national survey shows that a higher percentage of women workers are in hybrid offices (50% vs. 44% of men) and a lower percentage women work on-site full-time (32%
Earlier this month, Attorney Mark Goldstein was a keynote speaker at the 2023 Talent Development Conference, TDCON 2023, addressing the future of remote and hybrid work. At the same conference,
As post-pandemic work continues to evolve, business owners are considering how to adapt existing workplaces to the new ways of work. Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) attracted
The Consumer Price Index has outpaced average compensation increases for America’s workforce this year, creating financial stress for workers. For instance, those receiving a 3% compensation increase in the wake
While recent months and years have seen a relatively rapid growth in the reporting of union activity, some companies have successfully pushed back. For instance, Starbucks (which has seen over
For years, the tech industry (newfangled and fresh) has served as a guide (of sorts) for employment trends in other industries. Tech leaders like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk have
Many employers have clued into the need for tracking employee productivity—in particular for those working remotely. With the proliferation of productivity tracking tools in recent years, employers have more resources
As employees continue to report varying levels of burnout, quiet quitting is on the rise. Some cite the more recent “balance of power” that favors employees (or the perception of
