Social Media May Have a Positive Impact on Health, Survey Finds

by Pamela Doneva

It is quite common to hear about the negative effects of social media. However, according to a recent survey by DentaVox with 6785 respondents, many say it can also be a source of good influence. Controversial or not, people claim they found inspiration to explore a healthier lifestyle. Effect on physical health Interestingly 69% of DentaVox users state that social media … [More]

5 Ways Leaders Can Use Empathy to Increase Employee Job Satisfaction

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As many workplaces struggle to retain and hire employees during the “Great Resignation,” leaders don’t have time to feel sorry for themselves. But it may be time for more of them to feel empathy toward their workers. Ernst & Young’s 2021 Empathy in Business Survey showed around 50% of employees quit a previous job because their boss wasn’t empathetic to their struggles … [More]

Vaccinations: Whose Responsibility?

by Jim White, PhD

Kyrie Irving’s stance on vaccination stole the headlines. The story captivated basketball fans and observers alike: the Brooklyn Nets star, an employee of the NBA, was willing to forgo tens of millions of dollars in salary by opting not to “take the shot.” Irving stood in solidarity with workers who, he said, are losing their livelihoods over COVID-19 vaccination mandates – … [More]

4 Ways to Fight Burnout and Win

by Andi Simon, Ph.D.

I always look forward to reading McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace research. This is the seventh year it has been collected, and the data compiles survey results from 65,000 people in 423 organizations. Of particular concern to me was the data on burnout. As this research reveals, “The pandemic continues to take a toll on employees, and especially women. Women are even more … [More]

Are You ‘Aged Out’ of Owning a Business? Think Again: Why Now May Be Your Time

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Two drivers behind “The Great Resignation” have been unhappiness and boldness – people thinking they can find a more fulfilling job at a different company, or a new career altogether, and then going for it. One example is the surge in new entrepreneurs. The pandemic has brought out a record number of them. And a high percentage of those who recently quit their jobs say … [More]

3 Tips for Companies to Re-Engage as They Return to the Office

by Shideh Doerr

As companies begin phasing back into in-office work, they might notice employees engaging in a different manner. After nearly two years of isolating, Zoom meetings and remote work, many are feeling anxious and nervous thinking about daily interactions with people they’ve only ever seen or worked with virtually. If you're a business leader whose company is shifting into the … [More]

How to Help Employees Look Forward to Monday in a Hybrid Working World

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The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the way many companies conduct business, but at least one critical fact remains unchanged. Businesses that keep their team members engaged and excited about starting their work day are more successful, whether the work is in an office, remote or some hybrid of the two, says Adam Witty, author of Looking Forward to Monday: How … [More]

Has the Government Created a Housing Crisis by Penalizing Fannie Mae?

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There has been much discussion about the inflated housing market in recent months. But what about the continuing problems of high rent and low-income earners who need government assistance to find shelter? And with eviction and foreclosure moratoriums ending in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding affordable housing could be difficult for more people, including the middle … [More]

How Leaders Can Close the Gender Equity Gap that Remote Work Is Widening

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Gender bias in the workplace is a well-documented issue, with research showing women earn consistently less money than men and get fewer of the top leadership jobs. And now the new wave of remote working is magnifying gender gaps, a study shows. As companies continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and weigh the pros and cons of working from home versus returning to the … [More]

Employee Retention Woes Playing Havoc with Marketing Data

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From data collection to creating B2B lists for potential leads, marketing has been seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest factors being the increase in people working remotely and the phenomenal turnover rate businesses are experiencing. Recent statistics have shown that one-third of new employees are quitting after about six months. According to the … [More]