The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant challenges for employees who are also parents, particularly those with children who require childcare. Many parents have had to navigate remote work while simultaneously caring for their children, often without access to...
Many employees do not use their allotted paid time off (PTO) despite their employers’ vacation and other leave policies. As a result, some employers are implementing minimum PTO policies to address this challenge. This emerging trend takes standard PTO policies one...
The labor market was a roller coaster in 2022 and will undoubtedly continue to evolve this year. It remains to be seen how the employment market will level out. Still, it’s a safe bet that employers will be challenged as they compete for top talent. Labor metrics...
Many employees use wearable devices while working. According to Pew Research Center data, nearly one in five Americans (21%) say they regularly wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker. If you have a policy that limits personal cell phone use at work, can you expand that...
Organizations thrive through a sense of belonging and shared purpose. As employers navigate on-site, hybrid and remote work models, many may worry that those critical success factors could get lost in the workplace. Luckily, there are still ways for employers to...