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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?
Don’t miss out! This report is your guide to thriving in 2025 and beyond. A special thank you to this year's sponsor, HR Answerbox, which offers HR training and consulting services to small businesses and start-ups. - Dan Schawbel, Managing Partner, Workplace Intelligence Quote of the Week“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” |
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News Spotlight Tariffs upend the job market. Increased import taxes and a declining stock market might further weaken the employment situation in the upcoming months (NPR). Beware of fake job seekers. Some individuals looking for jobs are misrepresenting themselves by leveraging AI to create fake identification photos, invent work experience, and receive automated assistance during interviews (CNBC). Employees aren’t going out for lunch. Fewer people are buying lunch out, and more are packing...
News Spotlight Mortgage support is a new employee benefit. Companies are offering to help aspiring homeowners to secure a mortgage with help from expert advisors and preferred interest rates (Fast Company). DEI programs are getting rebranded. Despite a changing political landscape, companies are choosing to rebrand rather than abandon DEI (CNBC). Workplace hostility is growing. Employees seeking new jobs report more confrontational behavior among coworkers compared to three years ago (Inc)....
The DEI Divide, Job Insecurity on the Rise, and How HR is Gaining Influence While Facing Gender Bias
News Spotlight Repetition is the new leadership imperative. Effective leaders must skillfully and engagingly repeat key messages to ensure they resonate and are internalized within their organizations (The Economist). The DEI divide. Some companies are scaling back DEI initiatives due to political and legal pressures, while others reaffirm their commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces (New York Times). AI has hindered job searching. The increasing use of AI-powered tools by job seekers...