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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 DEI and MEI aren’t mutually exclusive. In response to DEI backlash, the idea of MEI – merit, efficiency, and intelligence – emerged to fill the gap, but business leaders need to get both right to hire and retain top talent (Fast Company). Remote work in question. The incoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has proposed ending remote work for federal employees (The Wall Street Journal). Women are staying in the workforce. Since...
Stat of the Week According to a recent study, 65% of professionals reported feeling “stuck” in their jobs. The soft job market and sluggish hiring are leaving many workers feeling trapped in their current roles, unable to find opportunities that offer better growth or higher pay. This lack of mobility not only impacts individual career satisfaction but also limits the ability of employees to develop new skills and advance professionally. For employers, this stagnation may lead to lower...
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...