Reinforcing a "learning culture" in today's fast-paced working environment is critical to drive better problem-solving, stronger engagement, and a greater sense of belonging, an L&D specialist says.
An unprecedented misalignment between economic and labour trends is causing a "fragmented market" where more employees are intending to leave, at the same time as more intend to stay, Gartner research shows.
Expectations regarding employees' personal appearance at work have softened significantly over the past few years, and organisations that try to impose strict standards will feel their backlash, a lawyer says.
Part-time work can offer employees stronger work/life balance, but too many organisations still see it as an "inconvenient" perk, a flexible work specialist says.
A "wave of uncertainty" is causing hybrid employees not to use their sick leave, but this is driving up toxic presenteeism, a wellbeing specialist says.
Workplaces have turned to HR more than ever during the pandemic, but it's time for this function to accept it doesn't have all the answers, and instead collaborate more effectively with other divisions.
The best employers are listening more frequently to feedback, but some are still falling down when it comes to making workers feel heard and connected, a people leader says.
Hybrid working has made hiring for attitude more important than ever, so it's time to elevate soft skills and values-matching to a higher priority in recruitment processes, the leader of an HR tech company says.
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