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Office Workers Are Lonely Too, Unlimited PTO is Ineffective, and The Top 10 Workplace Trends For 2025!
News SpotlightCandidates are begging for jobs on LinkedIn. Micro-offices offer a private, flexible, and focused space that combines the comfort of remote work with the collaboration benefits of being onsite (Wall Street Journal). Workers use AI to get ahead. Employees report that using AI tools like ChatGPT daily boosts their productivity and saves valuable time at work (Washington Post). Return to the office doesn't solve loneliness. Isolated employees tend to be less productive, incur higher healthcare expenses, and are more likely to leave their positions (Axios). Stat of the WeekA recent study found that employees with unlimited plans now averaged 12.09 days per year versus only 11.36 days for employees for limited plans. Unlimited PTO may not lead to significantly more time off, potentially due to concerns about workload, job security, or company culture around taking leave. This finding raises questions about whether unlimited plans truly encourage rest or if employees still feel pressure to limit their time off despite the flexibility. The Workplace Intelligence Forecast for 2025Download Your Copy to Review the Top 10 Workplace Trends!Are you ready to future-proof your organization? The 2025 Workplace Intelligence Forecast is here, and it’s packed with insights that will help you stay ahead of the game in the ever-evolving world of work. This report highlights the key trends shaping the future workplace, from AI and automation to employee wellness and hybrid work models. Discover what’s coming next and how your company can prepare for the major shifts ahead. What’s Inside?
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News Spotlight Office amenities are being used for RTO. Companies are offering free food, a spa, sports activities, and more in order to lure workers back to offices (Chicago Tribune). The return of shared workspaces. More companies are ditching individual desks and embracing shared spaces (Fortune). ESOPs gain popularity as an employee benefit. Employers gravitate toward employee stock ownership plans for retention purposes (CNBC). Stat of the Week A new study finds that leaders expect their...
News Spotlight Monitoring brain activity to boost performance. Meta's new helmet reads brain activity non-invasively, allowing users to translate their thoughts into text and increasing productivity (Allwork Space). Employees can turn their PTO into cash. A growing trend allows employees to exchange unused paid time off for options like cash, retirement funds, or even help with student loan payments (Fortune). Gen X is worried they’ve become obsolete. Experienced professionals in creative...
News Spotlight Well-being programs are making a comeback. Companies are promoting time off days to promote employee well-being, such as a “me day” or “recharge days” (New York Post). Government workers enter the job market. There’s been a spike in applications from current and former government workers, which will further increase the competition for jobs (Marketplace). Gen Z seeks mini-retirements. Young professionals choose to take extended career breaks and fund them with their savings,...