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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 Mothers with degrees thrive; others struggle. College-educated women, especially mothers, have gained an advantage in the workforce by securing flexible jobs with paid leave, while those without degrees are often left in low-paying service roles with unpredictable schedules (Axios). Firms merge HR, IT due to AI. Companies are merging their Human Resources and Information Technology departments under a single leader, driven largely by the increasing integration of AI into both...
News Spotlight Education Benefits are key to attracting talent. As the cost of higher education becomes increasingly prohibitive, adults are increasingly seeking employer support for college and professional credentials, with many companies offering tuition reimbursement and some even aiding with student loan repayment (Associated Press). Companies beef up office security. Following a fatal shooting at Blackstone's headquarters and another executive killing in New York, US companies are...
News Spotlight Labor Department changes workplace regulations. The department seeks to rewrite or repeal 60 workplace regulations, including those on minimum wage, hazardous exposure, and inherently risky activities, aiming to reduce burdens and boost prosperity through deregulation (CBS News). Small firms compete against large ones on RTO. Flexible work arrangements enable startups to attract young talent by offering work-life balance, as return-to-office mandates disproportionately affect...