This summer, “quiet quitting” took the internet by storm. The phrase, which was popularized as a TikTok trend, quickly reached the broader internet. Everyone seemed to have an opinion about the efficacy of people opting to perform their professional responsibilities without the often-unstated extras, such as staying late to impress the boss, monitoring email 24/7 or …more
Work has long been a source of stress, anxiety and tension. According to a Mental Health America report, 83% of survey respondents said they felt emotionally drained from work. An employee survey conducted by Deloitte found that 77% of respondents have “experienced employee burnout at their current job,” and the American Psychological Association reports that “burnout and stress are at …more
Businesses large and small in every sector seem to be struggling with the same issue: they can’t find enough qualified candidates to fill their job openings. In March 2022, 52% of small business owners said it has become more challenging to find quality job candidates. Similarly, 69% of corporations report that employee acquisition and retention are significant burdens. Whether …more
Employee retention is understandably top-of-mind for many leaders and business executives. A confluence of factors—from increased financial autonomy to an advantageous hiring market—means people are leaving their jobs at a record rate. This is especially true in the people-focused service sector, where modest pay, difficult customers and various other factors are pushing people out the …more