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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 Employers gain power in the job market. As the labor market loosens, employers are regaining control by enforcing return-to-office mandates, reducing bonuses, and scaling back perks like pet sick days (Wall Street Journal). Labor shortages will be an HR challenge this year. These are driven by anti-immigration policies and the return of Ukrainian refugees, potentially leading to wage inflation and economic stagnation (Reuters). Executive order strikes down DEI practices....
News Spotlight Gen Z prefers lifetime employment. While employers think that Gen Z is a bunch of disloyal job hoppers, it’s the opposite (The Times). Employee referrals have become a big business. People are getting paid upwards of $30,000 to refer top candidates to major technology companies (Bloomberg). Japan offers global talent the benefits they seek. Japanese companies are attracting Gen Z talent by offering student debt relief and housing subsidies to address the challenges of an aging...
News Spotlight Employees impacted by LA fires. This is a crucial moment for companies to support employees in Southern California, allowing additional flexibility, offering mental health support, and providing immediate grants to those affected (Fortune). Will IT become the new AI HR? NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang predicts that IT teams will become the de facto HR department for AI agents, leading the hiring, training, and supervising digital workers of the future (The Drum). Quality workspaces are...