In today’s highly competitive business landscape, the ability to retain top talent is paramount. The cost of employee turnover can be expensive, especially when the numbers go up. It’s not just the cost. Organizational knowledge and familiarity take a hit. Employee morale takes a downturn, as remaining colleagues pick up the leftover pieces left behind. Overall productivity is affected in all this. A Work Institute report finds that 78% of the reasons employees quit are preventable. What if you could use AI to help in all this? Yes – there are perpetually evolving digital solutions that can pr ..read more

When you think about who makes a difference in the world, teachers aren’t always immediately recognized, but your impact is felt for years to come. Regardless of whether you’re rewarded for your efforts, day in and day out, you quietly but substantially shape the world’s future by molding the minds of young learners. As a teacher, you do more than impart knowledge. You inspire critical thinking, foster creativity, nurture self-confidence, and instill a love for learning, all of which reaches beyond the classroom. Across the globe, you plant seeds that grow into the ideas, innovations, and soci ..read more

As a business owner or HR professional, understanding and nurturing the health of your company is not just beneficial; it’s essential for sustained success and growth. We’re talking about organizational health here. Organizational health goes beyond mere profitability and productivity – it includes the vitality and functionality of your entire operation. But wait: what exactly is it? Let’s talk about that first. What is organizational health? Organizational health is characterized by a company’s capacity to unite under a shared vision, skillfully execute strategies, and dynamically evolve in r ..read more

AI in the workplace continues to be a focal point for professionals across various industries. But what will it look like in the future? That’s the question we sought to answer with Workable’s AI in Hiring & Work survey which launched in January 2024. In the dataset, nearly four out of five respondents (78.9%) anticipate a substantial or slight increase in the importance and usage of AI. New report: AI in Hiring 2024 We asked 950 hiring managers how they're using AI in hiring and in the workplace. And now we have a new survey report packed with insights for you. Get your free report n ..read more

Meet Claudia Feinstein, an experienced project manager at a bustling tech startup. It’s a typical Monday morning, and she’s quietly updating her LinkedIn profile with a couple of the huge wins she and her team have accomplished along with some newly acquired skills. Don’t get stressed about this – Claudia isn’t leaving tomorrow. She could just be proud of the work she’s done, but let’s be real: with all the economic uncertainty and industry layoffs, Claudia’s likely just building a backup liferaft. You know, just in case. This is a strategy known as ‘career cushioning’. This approach involves ..read more

Larry wondered if dating someone from work was a good idea. He really liked a person who worked near him, but he wasn’t sure if it was okay. Dawn felt tired after many meetings and wanted a longer lunch break to relax. Sarah wondered if it was possible without causing trouble. Sam worried that the company was watching what he did online. He couldn’t tell if it was real or just his imagination. Molly felt sad when she found out about a job opening too late. She wanted to know why nobody told her about it. Vince didn’t like taking time off work. He wondered if he could avoid using his vacation d ..read more

You open your inbox and see an email from your CEO with the subject line, “What the heck is this?” The email includes a link to a video from a former employee who recorded their resignation and shared it on social media. If your stomach just dropped to your shoes, we get it. It feels like a worst-case scenario for any HR professional, but it’s also a growing trend — especially on TikTok, where the term “Quittok” is gaining steam as a hashtag and category of videos. A quick TikTok search for #Quittok returns over 2,600 posts. And while not all of them are recordings of actual resignation conver ..read more

The recent updates to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) represent significant changes known as the Pregnant Workers Act (PWA). These changes ensure the rights and protections of pregnant employees in the workplace. Understanding the Pregnant Workers Act The Pregnant Workers Act addresses issues surrounding pregnancy discrimination and accommodation in the workplace. It mandates that pregnant employees receive fair treatment and reasonable accommodations. It also emphasizes that discrimination against pregnant employees based o ..read more

Imagine George, a talented software developer at a fast-growing SaaS company. George has been working in the product development team for over three years, building robust code and gaining deep insights into the technical challenges her company faces.  While he excels in her current role, George aspires to understand the broader business implications of the software she helps create. Recognizing her potential, her company offers her a temporary role in the product management team.  This move is not just a change of scenery for George, it’s an opportunity to understand different aspec ..read more

New overtime laws for salaried workers have changed how overtime pay is calculated and who is eligible, impacting employers and workers. These changes were introduced to address concerns about fair compensation for overtime work and to ensure that the law keeps pace with the changing nature of work and employment practices. The US Department of Labor recently announced changes to the minimum annual salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility. These changes will be implemented in two stages. The first stage will take effect on July 1, 2024, when the threshold will increase from $35,568 to $43 ..read more