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The toll of job insecurity in turbulent economic times

The toll of job insecurity in turbulent economic times

Global - While full-time work is generally protected by labor laws, freelance or free-time work is more vulnerable to sudden drops in demand. When a recession hits, employers can terminate short-term contracts or terminate temporary

Why leaders are looking for ’emotional intelligence’

Why leaders are looking for ’emotional intelligence’

Global - Workers are taught to tout technical skills and personal accomplishments on their resumes and discuss them in job interviews. However, to achieve success at work, whether in person or as part of a

The one-company workers who never leave

The one-company workers who never leave

Global - As the labor market has favored workers over the past two years, many workers have taken advantage of the changed employment situation by becoming runners and changing industries. However, while this group of

How to implement meeting free days at your company

How to implement meeting free days at your company

Global - Balancing work meetings and focus time is a challenge, especially for companies operating in a purely digital environment. All-day availability for virtual meetings can seriously hinder employee productivity and lead to burnout issues.

Top 3 screening questions recruiters should ask

Top 3 screening questions recruiters should ask

Global - It's no secret that hiring employees is difficult, and finding someone who fits all your requirements in good economic times can be even more difficult. With the country's unemployment rate at just 3.6%,

The non-linear workdays changing the shape of productivity

The non-linear workdays changing the shape of productivity

Global - For decades, the workday usually meant that employees would show up to their office desks at 09:00, grab lunch at noon, and then finish work at 17:00 or 18:00, period. The pandemic has

Top 10 Safest Countries In The World 2022

Top 10 Safest Countries In The World 2022

Global - We have never imagined war in Europe in our lifetime. We never expected a pandemic of such epic proportions. We also did not expect that the United States would suddenly become such an

The hidden overwork that creeps into so many jobs

The hidden overwork that creeps into so many jobs

Global - Although the working hours of millions of knowledge workers are getting longer, and in many cases longer working hours have become the norm, there is still much work to be done outside the

Workplaces power up better employee experience with technology

Workplaces power up better employee experience with technology

India - Only a few years ago, newspapers in India ran some unsettling headlines: according to a survey, 60% of Indian workers said their work-life balance ranged from average to horrible. Since then, there has

3 ways to create inclusive job descriptions

3 ways to create inclusive job descriptions

Global - Diverse recruiting starts with comprehensive job descriptions that should allow people from all walks of life to apply for jobs. Don't know where to start? In this article we will try to help