Every few years, a new workplace trend tries to capture the collective mood of employees. We had the Great Resignation. Then Rage Applying. Quiet Quitting. Quiet Vacationing. And the latest buzz word shaping the headlines? Job Hugging. Job Hugging describes employees who cling to jobs they don’t love. Not because they’re happy. Not because they […]
Category: Work Culture
Productivity Stays Strong When Teams Feel Trusted
It’s official, working from home still works. When the Covid pandemic began, businesses didn’t really have a choice. They either let their employees work from home or they closed their doors for good. Naturally, most businesses chose that first option and surprisingly, things worked out really well. Eventually though, the pandemic ended and there was […]
Culture Starts on Day One: Onboarding New Employees With Your Core Values
At some point in your career, you’ve probably worked at a place that really struggled to maintain its corporate culture. It may have felt that with each new hire, the company’s culture drifted farther from what it had once been until it was almost unrecognizable. That’s not unusual because according to Gallup, only about one […]
Quiet Vacations: Millenial Edition
Move aside, quiet quitting, it’s time to meet quiet vacations. While the term quiet quitting described a mental check-out, millennials have quietly escalated the trend. Nearly 4 in 10 secretly hit pause on work, logging in from a beach, a café abroad, or a mountain cabin, without filing a PTO request. They’re working, yet away. […]
When Leaders “Quiet Work” Through Vacation, Everyone Pays the Price
There’s a new buzzword floating through corporate circles: quiet working. What is Quiet Working? Quiet working is a term originally pointed to employees working during scheduled time off. Not just scanning emails or fielding the odd emergency, but actively contributing from behind the scenes, without telling anyone. But let’s flip the lens. What happens when […]
Quiet Cracking: When the Pressure at Work Becomes Too Much
There’s a new workplace trend making the rounds, and unlike its predecessors, quiet quitting, bare-minimum Mondays, or even rage applying, this one comes with a visible crack. Literally. It’s called quiet cracking. What is Quiet Cracking? Quiet Cracking describes a moment when an employee, pushed past their limits, begins to visibly unravel. They’re not screaming. […]
Workplace Fashion – The Gen Z Workplace Revolution
For decades, workplace dress codes have remained largely unchanged, shaped by Baby Boomer ideals of professionalism. But as Generation Z enters the workforce, they’re bringing with them a new perspective: one that prioritizes comfort, self-expression, and functionality over rigid corporate norms. The Gen Z Approach to Workplace Fashion Gone are the days of mandatory suits […]
Work-Life Balance, The Gen Z Approach
The modern workplace is undergoing a dramatic shift, with Generation Z leading the charge in redefining work-life balance. Unlike previous generations, who often embraced the “always-on” work culture, Gen Z is making it clear: personal time is non-negotiable. The Gen Z Perspective on Work-Life Boundaries For Gen Z, maintaining a clear separation between work and […]
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 […]