Workplace culture is undergoing a profound transformation, with Generation Z leading the charge in prioritizing mental wellness. Unlike previous generations that often valued resilience and a “work through it” mentality, Gen Z is vocal about their mental health needs and unapologetic in their demand for workplace policies that support well-being. The Gen Z Perspective on […]
Category: Employee Engagement
Career Catfishing: The Hiring Hoax Disrupting Workplaces
Imagine going through weeks of recruiting. The interviews, the negotiations, the offer. You finally lock in a promising new hire. Then, radio silence. They never show up. No resignation. No explanation. Just… gone. Welcome to career catfishing. This deceptive hiring practice is causing headaches for businesses everywhere. Candidates accept jobs they never intend to start. […]
Revenge Quitting: The Explosive Exit That’s Disrupting Workplaces
Workplace dissatisfaction isn’t new. But the way employees are choosing to handle it? That’s evolving, and fast. First, we had the Great Resignation, where workers left in droves for better opportunities. Then came Resenteeism, where employees stuck around, simmering in silent frustration. Now? We’ve got Revenge Quitting, and it’s a nightmare for HR. Employees aren’t […]
Three Reasons Employee Gift Giving Works
Most business owners give gifts to their employees, but many limit such activities to the holiday season. In our view, that’s a missed opportunity and there are a number of studies that back our opinion up! If you’re not giving gifts at regular intervals all through the year to show your employees how much you […]
Gen Z Talk vs. Corporate Speak: Why You Should Create a Common Language at Work
Workplace communication is a vital element of any successful business, yet it has never been more challenging. With four generations now working side by side, small to medium-sized business (SMB) owners and managers often find themselves navigating uncharted waters. At the heart of many workplace conflicts lies a linguistic gap—a difference in how generations, particularly […]
Why Soft Quitting Could be Be a Bigger Concern Than Quiet Quitting for Business Owners
Employee engagement is critical to the long-term success of any business, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that often rely on lean teams and collaborative efforts. Recently, two workplace trends have sparked significant discussion among business leaders: Quiet Quitting and Soft Quitting. While both signal deeper issues in workplace culture, understanding the distinctions that make […]
The Great Detachment: Why Employees Are Disengaging in 2025
The workplace is facing a new crisis in 2025: The Great Detachment. Unlike the Great Resignation, this isn’t about employees leaving jobs. It’s about staying—but disengaged. The result? A less productive, less satisfied workforce that costs employers billions. What Is the Great Detachment? The Great Detachment describes a growing trend of employees emotionally disconnecting from […]
Return of the Great Resignation: Work Exodus in 2025
The term “Great Resignation” first dominated headlines in 2021, capturing the wave of employees leaving their jobs in search of better opportunities, flexibility, and fulfillment. Fast forward to 2025, and the phenomenon has returned with renewed force. As economic uncertainty lingers and workplace dissatisfaction grows, businesses find themselves grappling with yet another exodus of talent. […]
Generation Z: Redefining Success in the Modern Workplace
For decades, the image of success was neatly packaged: climb the corporate ladder, snag the corner office, and retire with a gold watch. But Gen Z, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, has ushered in a seismic shift in how careers—and success itself—are perceived. Forget rigid hierarchies and traditional trajectories; for Gen Z, […]
What the Employment Cost Index Tells Us About the Economic Road Ahead
The Employment Cost Index (ECI), released quarterly by the U.S. Labor Department, provides a key insight into the cost of keeping an employee on board, encompassing wages, salaries, and benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other perks that make up the total compensation package. The latest report for Q3 shows […]