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Taking Crisis Management Lessons From Sri Lanka’s Four-Day Work Week

Compensation - March 27, 2026

As Sri Lanka announces a four-day work week, it serves as a reminder that organizations must work to develop crisis management strategies of their own. ...

In 2026, the Gender Pay Gap Is Still Widening: Where Do We Go From Here?

Compensation - March 26, 2026

The gender pay gap is widening in 2026, leaving many women at a disadvantage in the workforce. ...

Statutory Sick Pay Reform: When the new UK rules start in 2026

Employee Benefits - March 24, 2026

When do the new sick pay rules start in the UK? Find out more about the 2026 statutory sick pay reform, dates, eligibility changes, and Day 1 rights. ...

What Is a Sabbatical Leave Policy and Should More Employers Offer Them?

What is sabbatical leave and is it still a relevant workplace benefit today? Breaking down the pros and cons of this employee benefit. ...

Weeding Out the Worries: The Workplace Trust Crisis Is Expanding in 2026

The trust crisis in the workplace is affecting every area of operation, leaving employers and employees both suspicious of each other. ...

Can Earned Wage Access Aid with Better Savings Prospects for Workers?

Compensation - March 16, 2026

A new study shows that earned wage access could help low-wage workers improve their savings habits and secure their financial futures. ...

Job Security Jitters: Data Shows a Significant Decline In Tech Worker Confidence

Tech workers are experiencing a significant drop in confidence given the state of the job market, more so than workers in other industries. ...

A Lesson In Empathy: How to Support Working Moms In the Workplace

From offering a place to pump to ensuring that flexibility guides the way, there are many ways to support working moms in the workplace. ...

Overusing Corporate Buzzwords May Impact Employee Decision-Making

Corporate buzzwords or just “corporate BS?” New research links the overuse of corporate speak with a negative impact on decision-making. ...

What HR Needs to Know About the Solo Economy: Benefit Planning for Singles

The rise of single-person households has given birth to the solo economy, but management policies haven’t necessarily kept up with the trends. ...

Let’s Talk Keyboard Jamming and Why It Might Suggest Bigger Problems at Work

Methods like keyboard jamming have many employers frustrated, but it leads us to a more serious discussion on employee surveillance at work. ...

The “Voluntold” Epidemic at Work: How Shadow Work is Fueling 2026 Burnout

Employees are being “voluntold” to take on more responsibilities at work, some of which they don’t feel qualified for. ...

The Career Lily Pad or the Career Ladder? Gen Z is Setting Its Own Path Forward

Gen Z is volunteering to hop across the career lily pad rather than climb the ladder of corporate success, but it’s not a decision borne of laziness. ...

Is a “Workaholic” Work Culture Really Good for Business?

The organizational work culture is often responsible for turning employees into workaholics, but this isn’t ideal for operations. ...

Breakfast Is Served: Peanut Butter Raises Are on the Workplace Menu for 2026

Compensation - March 05, 2026

Uniform pay raises or “peanut butter” raises are becoming increasingly popular among employers in 2026, arriving with a fair number of criticism. ...

The Pursuit of a Happy Workplace Culture: 10 Ways to Keep Employees Happy

Creating a workplace culture that prioritizes creating happy, fulfilled employees is always a key component in the recipe for success. ...