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How one company created a four-day workweek program that works for its employees

HR Brew

In May 2023, the corporate wellness company launched a six-month, four-day workweek pilot program, during which its roughly 3,000 employees were able to choose how they spent their Fridays. Since the Phoenix, Arizona-based company’s culture hinges on wellness, Hill said it felt natural to test out a shortened workweek. “We

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Considering a four-day workweek? These employers experimented with different approaches

HR Brew

Some 54% of employees say they’d work longer days if they could have a three-day weekend, while 37% would switch companies or industries to do the same, according to an August Bankrate survey. HR Brew spoke with three leaders whose companies have adopted a shortened workweek. Gen Z workers in particular want a shorter workweek.

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World of HR: Roughly one-third of employers in India are struggling to recruit and retain talent

HR Brew

The majority (81%) of workers who are happy with their salary look for workplace flexibility when considering a new role, and 48% said they look for better company culture. Meanwhile, 54% of workers said they’re currently looking for a new role, and 15% are planning to look in the next six months.

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HR pros don’t need Jamie Dimon to tell them AI is as transformational as the printing press

HR Brew

A number of companies, including Cloudstaff , a global remote staffing firm, have hired top execs to guide strategy when it comes to deploying new AI solutions. AI tools are great for increasing workplace productivity and tackling arduous, repetitive tasks that can be easily done without much specific knowledge.

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Going to Market Smarter in the New Economy

The fight to find new customers and retain existing ones is the biggest business challenge for many companies. In 2022, as companies continue to move more functions online, employees will take a more virtual -- and flexible -- mindset and lifestyle in parallel to the digitization of businesses.

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Technically HR: Amazon’s Q for business is helping HR leaders improve employee productivity

HR Brew

The tool, unlike commercial, general audience products like ChatGPT, was designed to work within business applications for Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers to impact their workflow and improve productivity. There’s a lot of companies that already have the data in AWS. Smartsheet built out Q’s functionality in Slack. “It

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Getting frank with Portillo’s HR pro

HR Brew

She also worked in operations and development at companies including Sephora and Circuit City before taking the HR reins at Chicago-based hot dog chain Portillo’s as CPO in 2019. Digital trends play a crucial role in shaping the employee experience by enhancing communication, collaboration, and productivity.

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How to Make the Hybrid Model Work for Your Team

Research has shown that when executed correctly, hybrid working models can allow companies to recruit better talent, achieve innovation, and build a flexible, productive future. How to choose the right hybrid model for your company. Download the eBook to learn more about: What the hybrid model of work is.

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The Evolving Office: Empower Employees to Work Vibrantly in 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on employee well-being, work-life balance and overall company culture. were surveyed to explore the effect of remote and hybrid work on employee wellness, engagement, and productivity. To better understand how work has changed for office workers, 1,000 employees in the U.S.

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Buyer’s Checklist: How to Evaluate a B2B Contact Data Provider

Leveraging a data provider to help identify and connect with qualified prospects supports company revenue goals by alleviating common headaches associated with prospecting research and empowers sales productivity. So what’s the problem? Many organizations fail to properly evaluate vendors during the selection process.

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Being Mindful of Menopause To Create a Truly Inclusive Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski - Senior Account Executive, Mid-Market Sales

Employees' physical and mental health can suffer as a result of the symptoms, thus reducing productivity. Although menopause is a significant phase of life that affects about 20% of the workforce at any given time, it is seldom given any attention by employers.

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

When used effectively, a CRM can be the lifeblood of your sales team – keeping everyone organized, efficient, and at peak productivity. However, as a company, sales stack, and database grow, it becomes difficult to uphold structure and governance to keep a CRM up-to-date. The result?

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Forrester Research Report: How Sales and Marketing Intelligence Drive Improved Business Outcomes

of companies achieved a score indicating maturity in data management practices in the space.". Check out this latest report to gain insight into best practices (and benefits) for B2B data management including how: Automating tasks and improving data quality would increase sales staff satisfaction and productivity. The primary takeaway?

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How the Candidate Experience Is Your Competitive Advantage

Speaker: Kevin W. Grossman, TAS, HCS | Talent Board and the Candidate Experience (CandE) Awards President

Talent Board Candidate Experience research shows that sustaining a quality candidate experience is difficult for companies big or small. Recruiters are getting stressed out since recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies are all over the place. As a result, candidate resentment is continuing to grow.

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How Fertility Benefits Can Save Your Company Money

Speaker: Taylor Padalino - Account Executive, Enterprise Partnerships

In this webinar, we’ll explore how clinically managed fertility benefits can help your company reduce high-cost claims, guide employees toward less invasive care, and retain some of your most valuable employees.