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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 Managers need to be supportive of employee health issues. HR needs to help managers learn how to better serve the needs of struggling workers (New York Times). AI in the recruiting process is backfiring. Companies are promoting advanced AI tools that enable users to submit applications to thousands of jobs daily, overwhelming job openings with a surge of resumes (NBC News). Office mandates are more widespread. Executives are gradually aligning and delivering a unified message...
News Spotlight DEI is expected to come under renewed fire. With Donald Trump poised to take office for the second time, many companies are gearing up for worsening DEI backlash, including legal repercussions for DEI programs and initiatives (Fortune). Employee ownership addresses AI fears. As automation looms over nearly every sector, employee ownership gives workers a meaningful stake in their companies, ensuring that they benefit from AI-driven productivity gains (Yahoo! Finance). “Right to...
News Spotlight Iceland has successfully adopted the four-day workweek. Between 2020 and 2022, 51% of workers in the country accepted the offer of shorter working hours, including a four-day week, which resulted in faster economic growth than most European countries (CNN). Eldercare contributes to employee turnover. Caregivers who work full-time while providing for older family members have to turn down promotions (Wall Street Journal). Companies are overlooking ethics when adopting AI. The...