The omicron strain could be temporary but it’s impact on work may be permanent
Another COVID-19 variant is threatening the safety of office reopenings everywhere — and this time the change might be permanent.
Workplace management
Jobless claims in U.S. unexpectedly declined in latest week
The number of applications for unemployment benefits have decreased last week.
The latest thing keeping parents from the office is a shortage of vaccinated nannies
The pandemic has taken the U.S. childcare crisis to another level.
Company culture will play a critical role in employee attraction and retention
Workers appreciate the strides their companies have made in an effort to create a more enjoyable workplace, but that won’t stop them from highlighting the shortcomings, too.
The five-day office week isn’t coming back. WFH is here to stay
Both employees and managers found working from home during the pandemic was positive for performance and well-being.
How the fertility landscape is anticipated to change in 2022
The pandemic brought every employer into their employees’ households — and what they saw made them rethink the kind of support they were giving.
LinkedIn predicts that flexibility will be employers’ biggest asset in 2022
As a new year dawns, employers and employees alike are wondering what the future of work will mean for them.
Employees are starting to miss the perks of the office
Employees are feeling cooped up at home and are more willing to return to the office if there are perks available.
Labor shortage means you might not see Santa this year
There are about 3,000 open positions across the country for Kris Kringle lookalikes at malls, homes and corporate events.
The most important information on your resume might just be your vax status
Nearly three-quarters of hiring managers say they want applicants to include their vaccination status on their resume.
Put people before KPIs: Your performance goals may be a red flag to potential hires
Employees want meaningful human connections and support at work, not arbitrary checklists.
Unvaccinated employees are lying about their status to retain their jobs
Nearly a third of Americans are still unvaccinated, and it’s getting harder and harder to convince them to get the shots.
Too little, too late: 500K nurses are leaving the bedside by the end of 2022
The pandemic accelerated an anticipated nurse shortage by 20 years. What does it mean for the future of healthcare?
ADP sheds light on the workplace trends that will define 2022
As employers and employees look ahead, flexibility and a continued reliance on technology will define work in 2022.
Long story short: Why should your employees stay?
Employees are looking for the next best thing when it comes to work. How can you stand out from the crowd?
White House sets COVID shots-or-tests deadline for U.S. workers
OSHA has issued a federal rule mandating COVID-19 vaccinations or at least weekly testing for workers at U.S. companies with 100 or more employees.
Unvaccinated? Don’t count on leaving your family death benefits
Employers have concerns about providing death or other benefits to employees who refuse to be vaccinated.
5 ways to set social media boundaries to improve productivity and mental health
Approach a social media diet in the same way you approach healthy eating, a clinical psychologist advises.
When men take paternity leave, the economy benefits
Less than 20% of men in the U.S. get any amount of employer-provided paid paternity leave.
5 HR leaders share how they’re supporting their caregivers
Experts and HR pros share what resources work best in supporting their caregivers.
