Many employers offer employee assistance programs (EAPs), which typically give employees immediate phone access to a counselor, a limited number of free sessions with a mental health care professional, and referrals to therapists. However, EAP utilization averages below 10 percent, according to multiple studies, consultants, and human resource professionals – likely due to the stigma … Continued
A new study by research firm Workplace Intelligence, conducted in partnership with Amazon, finds that almost three-quarters of Millennial and Gen Z workers plan to quit their jobs in 2023 due to a lack of skills-building opportunities. Employees surveyed are incredibly focused on remedying this situation: 89% said they’re “extremely” or “somewhat” motivated to improve their … Continued
While organizations are working to address labor shortages, the demand for healthcare professionals continues to rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow by 16% from 2020 to 2030. The healthcare provider industry is caught in a labor crunch worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. An unstable labor market has … Continued
“Quiet quitting” is a new term that became popularized in late 2022 during the employment crisis following the COVID-19 pandemic. In short, quiet quitting is when an employee does the bare minimum in their job, refusing to go above and beyond or attempting to excel in the workplace. Quiet quitters believe that work—or their career—should … Continued
With terms such as “the Great Resignation” being used to describe the current job economy, it is no surprise that many businesses struggle to retain their employees. In fact, according to Gartner, Inc., annual employee voluntary turnover in the US is projected to rise nearly 20% this year alone. This struggle is felt acutely by recruiters … Continued
Staff turnover continuously plagues the hospitality industry. In August 2021 alone, 892,000 hospitality workers quit, mainly because of dissatisfaction with financial and work-life balance support during the pandemic. To counteract this trend, we will show you how to reduce staff turnover in the hospitality industry with unique tactics. Frustration can be high in hospitality, but … Continued
The talent marketplace has changed significantly over the past year. Recruiting teams are seeing fewer candidates referred by current employees. While this could point to poor morale, it could also indicate that filling open positions isn’t at the top of your employees’ lists. If you are only asking current employees for recommendations, then you are … Continued
Employee engagement and retention has never been more important. As we support remote, in-person and hybrid workforces, reading the room is crucial in understanding an organization’s trends. Your teams, whether working side by side or around the globe, want to contribute to decisions impacting their colleagues. And that’s where pulse surveys come in. Pulse surveys … Continued
“Ghosting” is a term that describes two different scenarios: employers that look like they’re ready to hire, only to suddenly go dark; and prospective job candidates who don’t show up for interviews, or accept a job offer, then “no-show” on the first day. It’s been a pain point for both job seekers and recruiters, but … Continued
Employees come and go; some rapidly move on to another job, while others become part of the company family for the next two-to-three decades. Regardless, it’s important to ensure a smooth transition for each new hire. Here is an onboarding checklist to ensure you have everything you need when new recruits join the team. Pre-Employment … Continued