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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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Is Flexibility Going Away?

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According to recent surveys, the vast majority of companies have no plans to reduce hybrid or remote work options for employees. A survey of 1,100 companies worldwide by The Conference Board found that only 3% of U.S. A survey of 1,100 companies worldwide by The Conference Board found that only 3% of U.S.

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While Large Firms Can Afford Layoffs, Small Companies Are Labor Hoarding

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In short, instead of facing the hefty expenses of laying off employees and training new ones, organizations are turning to higher payrolls for current workers. So what can companies do to better understand how layoffs may impact their overall expenses? .

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1 in 3 Workers Say They’ll Seek New Employment with Education Opportunities

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Although some have speculated that the Great Resignation is about disgruntled employees trying to find work that makes them happy, a new survey suggests otherwise. . Seventy-six percent of survey respondents who said their current employer offers its employees tuition benefits reported feeling valued by their current employer. .

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Hybrid Work Expert Shares 3 Proven Ways To Boost Productivity

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Our Hybrid Future Surveys say two-thirds to three-quarters of employers plan to operate on a mainly hybrid schedule after the pandemic. Eight major surveys ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ) found a quarter to a third of employees want a fully remote schedule permanently and over two-thirds want a hybrid schedule.

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Astonishing Deficit in Hybrid Work Protocol Confirmed by Recent Studies

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Fishbowl conducted a related survey , quizzing about 7,300 professionals on their understanding of their company’s hybrid work plan. The survey also underscored that recruitment difficulties pose a significant roadblock for these businesses, impeding their optimal operation. 61% of the surveyed CEOs voiced this concern.

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Unveiling the Hidden Potentials of Remote Work Productivity

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Companies offering remote work options can also save on cost-of-living expenses by hiring talent in more affordable regions, both domestically and internationally. A survey of 3,000 workers at leading companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft discovered that 64% would prefer permanent telecommuting over a $30,000 salary increase.