Tag: research

June 10, 2021

While retirement plan committees, also known as plan fiduciary or plan oversight committees, have structures as varied as the companies that sponsor them, new research shows key consistencies in how committees are designed and operate. Retirement plan committees are entrusted […]

February 17, 2021

What seemed to many like a temporary shift to remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched out for almost a year, with no end in sight. As companies look deep into 2021 when considering when and […]

February 15, 2021

Was your organization prepared for the coronavirus pandemic? If not, don’t worry; your organization was among the majority of employers that did not see this catastrophe coming. During a time where business resilience and innovation is core to organizational survival, […]

February 8, 2021

If you thought the new year would wash away problems from the past, think again! When it comes to talent acquisition, no matter what year it is, the same problem still remains: It’s hard finding skilled talent! Monster recently released […]

January 26, 2021

Migraine disease takes a heavy toll on employee well-being and productivity, but many organizations are still struggling with how best to manage employees suffering from the disease. The free research report, The State of Migraine Disease in the Workplace 2021, is […]

June 17, 2020

While employees are returning to workplaces across the country, sadly, a majority of them are still worried they may end up losing their jobs because of the novel coronavirus. A new study from The WellBeing Lab indicates U.S. employees are […]

June 8, 2020

We recently shared new research that reveals the negative impacts the COVID-19 pandemic is having on workers’ mental health abroad, but how is it impacting workers right here in the United States? New research from the Society for Human Resource […]

April 6, 2020

The stereotype of the “yes man/woman” is a common one. The idea is that employees are loathe to disagree with, or in any way offend, their bosses. Certainly, a baseline of respect is expected of employees. But, it can also […]

January 28, 2020

There is a lot of talk about the upcoming recession. That and other factors have made a lot of employees afraid that they might soon be laid off. The term for this fear is “layoff anxiety.” I recently had a […]

December 9, 2019

Most organizations (73%) offer mental health benefits, but the reality is that few excel at addressing mental health issues or taking preventative measures to reduce workplace stress. A large majority (82%) of human resources (HR) professionals agree, for example, that […]

October 18, 2018

New research from Accountemps shows that as many as 74% of employees reported being tired on the job somewhat often. The potential impact of such fatigue on productivity and decision making makes this an important matter for any HR professional […]

October 12, 2018

2017 saw job satisfaction among U.S. employees fall. However, the American workforce might be out of its funk! According to new research, there is strong evidence that both workers and their employers have renewed feelings of workplace optimism and satisfaction. […]

July 6, 2018

Hear me out, ay? Gen Z is predicted to occupy over 20 percent of the workforce by 2020. I can help launch your career and simultaneously boost the spirits of the fine folks operating Chez Mom y Dad by prodding […]

June 19, 2018

According to new research, the CIPD and Workday there is a strong relationship between the use of people data and strong business outcomes. The research shows that organizations with a strong people analytics culture are much more likely to report […]

March 27, 2018

Aon’s report shows that employee engagement efforts aren’t just done for the sake of lip service; even simple measures, like recognition for a job well done, consistently rate high among employees. It’s important for HR to understand the difference between […]

March 26, 2018

Organizations without a successor to fill top HR positions may need to take a second look at their leadership development programs. Strategic goals for recruiting, hiring, training and preparing workers for a digital workplace lack continuity if there’s no leadership […]

March 21, 2018

Getting employees’ feedback is critical. The results can show employers whether they should offer certain benefits or whether a program is worth adopting; either way, an employer can push forward on their employee engagement initiatives based on the feedback they […]

January 12, 2018

Regardless of the occupation in question, HR has a responsibility to address excessive stress and burnout. This isn’t to say that employees shouldn’t be considered capable of anticipating the demands of a given career path, but the reality is that […]

December 14, 2016

Well, whaddya know? It is actually better to give than to receive. At least when you’re talking about recognizing great performance in the workplace. A new study from O.C. Tanner says that employees who are empowered to give recognition to […]

August 29, 2016

You don’t want to find just any job candidate — you want to find the cream of the crop. Then, you want to convince them to join your team. But how do you do it in today’s highly competitive, highly […]