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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

Roughly one-third (34%) of organizations are struggling to find the right talent and retain workers, according to the 2024 Talent Trends report from Michael Page staffing, which surveyed 3,087 people in India. Younger workers also value flexibility more than salary, according to a recent survey from hiring platform, iHire.

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2024 was a hard year for HR

HR Brew

And as if all that juggling wasn’t enough, 45% took on more duties without a promotion or pay raise, according to a HR Brew survey. People pros navigated a cooling labor market , more return-to-office debacles, and record employee burnout.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

To learn why so many companies are struggling with onboarding, BambooHR surveyed employees who quit. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Candidate Experience – hr bartender

HR Bartender

Well, in an article from the American Staffing Association (ASA), they cited a survey that said 49% of job seekers believe that AI tools are more biased than humans. In addition, technology companies are meeting with government leaders to discuss AI regulations. That’s a pretty substantial number.

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Disabled workers deal with unreported discrimination, denied accommodations, Deloitte survey finds

HR Brew

A new survey finds that while most disabled workers share their diagnosis with at least one person at work, they often face microaggressions and are denied accommodations. It surveyed 10,000 people in 20 countries and examined the workplace experiences of those with physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, and neurodivergence.

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Remote Research: Keeping Employees Comfortable and Productive in a Remote Work Environment

In this survey produced with HR Daily Advisor, more than 445 managers, company executives, supervisors and human resources professionals shared: How COVID-19 has impacted their office environments. But how can employers make the most of at-home working? How they were able to meet the challenges brought on by remote work.

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The 2021 Global Employee Survey

In the third edition of our global employee survey, 1,250 employees across 15 countries highlighted how the increased adoption of remote work has influenced their global employee experience. A total of 63 percent of companies will make remote work a permanent fixture following the global pandemic.

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Tech Talent Ranks the Most Innovative Companies They'd Love to Work for and Why

A strong employer brand can make or break a company's hiring and retention efforts. Showcasing factors that tech knowledge workers care about beyond compensation can give companies a much-needed competitive edge in the battle for the best tech talent. What pushes tech talent to leave a company.

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Rewards & Incentives Technology

Xoxoday Empuls is an all-in-one employee engagement platform that helps companies to connect, align, motivate and empower employees to build a truly engaged culture through rewards & recognition, collaboration, employee feedback and surveys etc.

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Continuous Improvement - Flipping the Script on Your Coaching Culture

Speaker: Jordan George, Director, Leadership & Talent Development

But this isn’t exactly news: even back in 1997, a SHRM survey found that only 5% of companies were “very satisfied” with their performance review process. In 2012 – 15 years later – another SHRM survey found 45% of HR leaders thought reviews were a poor gauge of a worker’s performance.

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[Free Templates] Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our recent onboarding survey revealed some common new-hire frustrations that can stunt growth: No clear points of contact for questions (65%) Not enough training on company products and services (62%) Lack of access to essential tools (58%)

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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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5 Reasons Leaders Invest in Language Training

It can create international trade, build partnerships, and grow company revenue, but language barriers often stand in the way of such progress. In this new case study from Rosetta Stone®, thousands of learners were surveyed about the business impact of learning a new language. Increased productivity with less miscommunication.