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The Reality of Remote Work and Wellness

Allwork

A more relevant comparison would be between remote work and office-based work, which entails long commutes, uncomfortable office environments, and unhealthy eating habits. Burnout and Remote Work Well-being Burnout is a genuine concern for all employees, regardless of their work environment.

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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. A 2022 survey from The Conference Board shows workplace happiness and satisfaction is actually up, and even at an all-time high since the survey began in 1987. in the previous year.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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More than 80% of hiring managers say that they are concerned about taking on employees 60+, or younger than 25. . According to a ResumeBuilder survey , nearly four in 10 hiring managers admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. If the images aren’t age inclusive, it’s a red flag for older workers. .

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Overwhelming majority of businesses say waste management is important to minimise climate change

Workplace Insight

A new poll from waste management company Biffa suggests that over four-fifths (85 percent) of UK businesses believe that recycling and waste management are essential in minimising the effects of climate change. Moreover, almost 9 in 10 (88 percent) see waste management as central to being a sustainable business.

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Is a simple thank you too much to ask for?

Workplace Insight

In a survey we conducted for our new book, Bad Bosses Ruin Lives , 81 percent of respondents reported an Unappreciator as the most common bad boss type, with another study noting that 65 percent of employees have not received any form of recognition in the last year. But according to McKinsey , over half of our employees are not engaged.

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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. By managing for three days, we were taking time away from managers who had to understand, and explain, any variances,” he says. In fact, the number of in-person-only workplaces is increasing over time. Life happens.

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If you want to increase productivity, let an algorithm decide the incentives

Workplace Insight

Targeting workers with different incentive schemes based on their individual characteristics leads to greater performance and increased productivity and is much more effective than a one size fits all approach, according to new research from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and published in the Management Science Journal.

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