Our 2023 Predictions for Work, Business, and Hiring What will 2023 have in store? If it’s anything like 2022, change is guaranteed. Already we’re entering into a year defined by record inflation, hybrid workplaces, economic uncertainty, and the influx of Gen Zers — the largest generation to enter the workforce. Considering these factors alone, we’re in for a year of great challenges but […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 1, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
The Big Ideas of 2023 That Will Change Our World At the end of each year, the networking career platform LinkedIn releases its list of big ideas. The site’s editors aggregate feedback from its community of Top Voices and creators to offer predictions for the year ahead. What will 2023 have in store and what will it mean for the future of work, home, and […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 11, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Employees Have Spoken and Here’s What They’ve Said About the Four-Day Workweek The four-day workweek has been a popular topic of conversation since the start of the pandemic when workers largely embraced the transition to remote work. Since then, employers have entertained creating a shorter workweek and employees have asked for it. For many, the shift to remote work in the early days of Covid meant more […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 4, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Founders Share Key Ways to Retain Today’s Top Talent Compensation will always be table stakes for employees but leaders know that it takes more than a paycheck to keep workers happy and engaged in their work. In an article for Entrepreneur, six founders from companies across industries shared insights and top tips for retaining star talent. Here’s what today’s workers want most from their […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 27, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Compensation Expectations: Will You Get a Raise in 2023? There’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news: companies are slated to increase compensation in the new year. The bad news: not everyone will receive a pay increase. According to a survey by workplace consultant Willis Towers Watson, employers are planning to raise salaries by an average of 4.6 percent in 2023. Fueled by a […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 20, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
The November Roundup: The Future of Work and Other Musings Between the midterm elections and the arrival of the holiday season, November is a busy month. We’ve rounded up some popular articles and videos that have helped shape the month(so far) as it relates to workplace trends, hiring insights, and more. Read on to explore the latest news and leading conversations overheard in today’s workplace. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 13, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
New York City’s Pay Transparency Law Is in Effect: Here’s What You Need to Know New York City and California joined Colorado by instituting a salary transparency law that went into effect on November 1. And although it’s newly implemented, employers are already testing its limits. The law mandates that “good faith” salary ranges be posted in job listings, although it fails to clarify how wide that range should be. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 6, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
#appreciateyou: Who Are You Most Grateful for in Your Career? November is National Gratitude Month and while appreciation is certainly celebrated on Thanksgiving, the sentiment shouldn’t be reserved for a single holiday or even a month. In fact, research has proven that there are numerous benefits to practicing gratitude. Expressing your appreciation improves well-being, reduces stress, and helps build resilience. Research also suggests that practicing […] CATEGORIES Company Culture PUBLISHED November 4, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
How Today’s Executives Are Responding to Changing Workplace Norms After years of changing office policies, weathering unforeseen business challenges caused by the pandemic, and trying to improve team morale amid rising resignation rates, today’s leaders are tired. They’re struggling to keep up with the demands of their employees and the expectations of their shareholders. And yet, despite all of these challenges, many leaders are […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 30, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
A Day in the Life: What Does a Recruiter Do? Many job seekers are unsure of what a recruiter does. A recruiter is a professional who helps companies find the best candidates for open positions and also helps job seekers find roles that fit their unique skills and experience. If you’re a job seeker, then you likely already know that finding a new role is […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 28, 2022 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Appreciation At Work: Do You Feel Recognized By Your Employer? According to Gallup, employee recognition can save companies billions of dollars. In fact, researchers found that employers lose out on approximately $20 million for every 10,000 workers who feel drained from their workplaces. In other words, employee burnout is costly — not just for the worker. Employee burnout can largely be attributed to feeling overwhelmed with […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 23, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Researchers Unlock the Secret to Ending the Great Resignation According to September data published in MIT Sloan School of Management’s journal, one in 10 people consider their workplace toxic. A January report found that a toxic workplace is 10 times more likely to drive workers away than low compensation. And often, it takes only a bad manager to create an environment toxic enough to make […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 16, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer