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Is a post-COVID remote work policy right for you?

BMT Office Administration

FlexJobs’ survey of more than 2,100 employees who worked from home during the pandemic found that 51% reported being more productive while working remotely. 95% reported that productivity was higher or the same while working remotely. 65% of remote workers report working more hours than they had while working in the office.

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Attracting Millennials: Understanding What Millennials Want in a Career

Office Dynamics

Forbes reports that millennials want rewarding, fulfilling work that makes an impact on the world. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania’s SMC Business Councils reports that millennials consider manufacturing to be unglamorous, boring, dirty and tedious. This is good news for companies who can’t compete with the salaries of big corporations.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Finnigan says recruiters, who often called young job seekers “challenging,” now report Generation Y job candidates are more willing to compromise on salaries or job duties. And I do understand that money does not buy happiness, etc etc, but we do heroes, mentors and models of good behavior. The other impact is in the area of startups.

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