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Promoting Culture During RTO Transitions Is One Way to Handle Retention

Workplace Culture - September 02, 2025

Prioritizing company culture during RTO shifts can boost engagement and retention despite employee resistance to in-person work. ...

Why Gen Z Is Ditching the 9-to-5 for ‘Micro-Retirement’

Workplace Culture - September 02, 2025

Our resident HR advisor Jane Harper weighs in on the micro-retirement movement that’s taken the modern workplace by the storm. ...

The Loss of Workplace Civility Is Costing U.S. Business $2 Billion a Day

Workplace Culture - September 01, 2025

The apparent loss of workplace civility is affecting businesses in more ways than one, causing a clear dip in employee productivity. ...

Presenting the HR Perspective: Are “Bare Minimum Mondays” a Good Idea?

The “bare minimum Mondays” trend encourages employees to start their week slowly, taking stock of all the work that lies ahead. ...

New Zealand’s Work-Life Balance Presents a Teachable Moment for Us All

New Zealand’s work-life balance sets the standard, showcasing how it is still possible to prioritize employees in the modern world. ...

Are Companies Merely Reframing DEI Policies to Keep up with the Times?

The S&P 100’s DEI shift is apparent in their disclosures, however, companies may be reframing DEI without abandoning it. ...

From Colleagues to Community: Workplace Friendships Offer Many Benefits

Workplace friendships offer benefits to both employers and employees, but it appears these bonds are declining in 2025. ...

Get Comfortable, Get Confident—Learn How to Say “No” at Work When Required

Knowing how to say “no” at work is an essential skill when it comes to setting boundaries and looking out for your own well-being. ...

China Youth Unemployment Crisis Is Leading Many to “Pretend” to Work

Due to issues of unemployment, the youth in China are paying to attend fake workspaces where they can pretend to be employed. ...

AT&T’s Full-Time RTO Policy and Stance on Workplace Loyalty Stuns Employees

AT&T’s full-time RTO policy was already being met with resistance, but the CEO’s message of a market-based culture has disappointed workers. ...

The 996 Culture Debate: Are 72-Hour Workweeks The Future?

Drawing from China’s outlawed “996 culture,” Silicon Valley startups debate switching to 12-hour workdays, six days a week. ...

What Is the Gen Z Stare and How Is It Affecting the Workplace?

The debate around the Gen Z stare has highlighted another aspect of the generational divide that exists within the workplace. ...

AI Is Now Making Hiring and Firing Decisions at Many Organizations

To highlight our current overreliance on AI, a new report revealed that AI is now making firing and layoff decisions for managers. ...

5 Ways to Support Employees During Pride Month and Promote Inclusion

Showing support for employees during Pride month does not have to be about colorful logos and hashtags—employees just want to feel safe. ...

What Is Ghostworking? Addressing Employee Disengagement Trends in 2025

Wondering what ghostworking is and how it’s affecting your organization? The results might be startling but not impossible to address. ...

DEI Management Strategies Are Critical to Thriving in 2025

Devising DEI management strategies is critical as businesses navigate changing regulations without undoing any progress made so far. ...