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Workplace Happiness Is at an All-Time High—But There’s Still Room for Improvement

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They’ve had to navigate changes in virtual and hybrid environments , a Great Resignation , a threatened recession and much more unrest. The survey studies 26 components, from wages to training to bonuses, to determine workplace satisfaction rates. Now, it seems there’s a bit of a reprieve. The results show just over 62% of U.S.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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It’s another red flag if, during a virtual or in-person interview, anyone on the interviewer panel makes comparisons between the timeline of an older job candidate’s career path and their own. Implementing unconscious bias training for all employees is a good foundation. Challenging assignments should also be distributed evenly.

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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

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She adds that though the employees can take action, it’s really on the leaders to create a psychologically safe environment for team members to air concerns. Just as you would negotiate a salary with comparisons, it is important to highlight data that could benefit the implementation of your idea. Her advice for bosses? “Be

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Could Neurodivergent Job Seekers Fill The Gaps Left By The Great Resignation?

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This is significant because, by comparison, only 1 in 30 adults over the age of 40 identify as neurodivergent. Mentorship might need to be offered, in addition to all-staff training on neurodiversity. Train managers to promote the strengths of neurodivergent employees and recognize atypical communication styles.

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Is a Widespread Return to Working in the Office on the Horizon?

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By comparison, approximately a year prior, just over 60% of businesses had little to no remote workers. Seeing employees bond with each other gives new meaning to “water cooler talk” he explains, which is actually impactful to the work environment at his company. In fact, the number of in-person-only workplaces is increasing over time.

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The Hidden Costs of Unlimited PTO

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Unlimited paid time off can also result in comparison between employees , even in companies that pledge that leave is not tracked. Some countries have very strict rules around paid time off and leave accrual systems,” Preston warns, “so do the research before implementing it into your environment.”. Check your country’s labor laws.

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Three quarters of firms have now mandated some form of ‘return to office’

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Employers indicate notably higher levels of confidence around talent attraction activities carried out in the office when compared to remote, particularly for recruitment (89 percent versus 73 percent) and training new staff (84 percent versus 70 percent).

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