By Lydia Dishman October 01, 2023 Among the trends that have ebbed, flowed, and crashed like waves over our workplaces, one that is shouting to be seen has been there all along. We’re talking about Loud Laborers. You know the type: whether they’re on Zoom or sitting in the next cubicle, they’re keeping a … Continue reading Forget Quiet Quitters, Loud Laborers are the ones you least want to work with
Category Archives: Employee Satisfaction
3 non-cash incentives that really retain staff
By Roxanne Calder May 25, 2023 Staff retention is a perennial concern, no matter the industry or economic climate. It is business critical and a non-negotiable for performance. Our recent times have seen an Everest-like challenge to retain talent, leaving an enduring wound in the psyche of managers and leaders. These prized human assets … Continue reading 3 non-cash incentives that really retain staff
The empathy gap between workers and companies is bigger than ever—but CEOs just don’t get it
By Shalene Gupta May 17, 2023 The job market is rough, the pandemic has burned everyone out, and the overall mood about work is sour. Now, according to the 2023 State of Workplace Empathy Report from HR benefits technology company Businessolver, employees’ perceptions of workplace empathy has dropped. The study surveyed 1,000 employees, HR … Continue reading The empathy gap between workers and companies is bigger than ever—but CEOs just don’t get it
Stop asking bilingual employees to translate your work. It’s not their job
By Samantha Leal May 03, 2023 “Do you know Spanish?” It’s a question I’m all too familiar with at work—and I know what comes next: “What does this mean?” “Is this the right word?” or even: “Can you translate this bit of copy?” (To be clear: I can’t. Though I’m Latina, my Spanish is … Continue reading Stop asking bilingual employees to translate your work. It’s not their job
POV: I’m a CEO who hasn’t had an employee quit in 5 years—here’s how
By Stephen Magli December 10, 2022 Within the past few years, the percentage of employees who quit their jobs has reached the highest levels in at least 20 years. This trend, along with quiet quitting, has been accelerated by the pandemic. According to a study from Pew Research Center, low pay (63%), no opportunities … Continue reading POV: I’m a CEO who hasn’t had an employee quit in 5 years—here’s how
Why employee satisfaction isn’t enough for employee engagement
By Ankita Bilolikar Callahan December 04, 2022 The term “quiet quitting” has gone viral. What began as a TikTok trend, has worked its way into workplaces across the country. Chances are you’ve read about it, either as the idea that people are underperforming at work or that they are simply trying to maintain a … Continue reading Why employee satisfaction isn’t enough for employee engagement
Empowered Execution Keeps Employees Happy (And Makes Work Easier)
Empowered Execution Keeps Employees Happy (And Makes Work Easier) Brad Anderson / 03 Oct 2022 Today’s employees aren’t content to see work as a transactional relationship. The idea of putting in hours in exchange for a paycheck doesn’t keep them satisfied. Instead, it spreads the seeds of discontentment that lead to presenteeism, absenteeism, and … Continue reading Empowered Execution Keeps Employees Happy (And Makes Work Easier)
‘It’s the government’s job to protect people’: States are finally starting to ban ‘forever chemicals’
By alex brown October 05, 2022 “Forever chemicals” are everywhere. The thousands of chemicals in the group known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are found in cookware, packaging, cosmetics, clothing, carpet, electronics, firefighting foam, and many other products. The chemicals, which do not naturally break down, are so widespread that they’re found … Continue reading ‘It’s the government’s job to protect people’: States are finally starting to ban ‘forever chemicals’
Other presidents have tried and failed to expand overtime pay. Can Biden succeed?
By Marcus Baram May 14, 2022 After decades of decline in overtime pay, the Biden administration is considering action to sharply expand access in a time of high inflation. This is the second article of a four-part series examining the 40-year effort by big business and elected officials to deny Americans extra pay for … Continue reading Other presidents have tried and failed to expand overtime pay. Can Biden succeed?
3 ways to show frontline employees they matter
By David Somers May 12, 2022 Frontline workers are the heartbeat of your organization—the people behind the counter, on the phone, and running day-to-day operations. They are the first to represent a brand and engage with clients, and their interactions have a huge impact on how customers perceive a company. Yet, frontline, hourly, and … Continue reading 3 ways to show frontline employees they matter