You’re not sure what to do. It seems like every HR consultant and career coach advises against accepting a counteroffer. According to research by job-search firm LiveCareer, 57% of employees who accept a counteroffer end up leaving within 24 months. You’re wary of burning bridges with the new company, but you also really like the … Read more
Widespread layoffs in 2023 took a toll on morale that continues to reverberate in 2024. In the absence of positive emotions and a positive workplace culture, employee engagement and innovation both suffer. This leads us—a senior scientist and an organizational researcher—to conclude that today’s leaders must take action to energize employees and boost morale so that … Read more
After a protracted fight in the courts, a historic law took effect in December aimed at securing fair compensation for the 65,000 gig workers in New York City that enable food delivery services to stay in business. The law forces DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats to pay their workers a minimum of $17.96 an hour, … Read more
A half a century after founding the Women’s Tennis Association, which created the first worldwide tennis tour for women, Billie Jean King is still on the proverbial court—and rink. When the six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) launched its inaugural season on January 1 this year, with a game between New York and Toronto in … Read more
Generation Z, people who were born between 1997 and 2012, have become synonymous with having side hustles. However, they are actually not the generation with the most side hustles. According to H&R Block’s Outlook on American Life Report, millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are more likely to work multiple jobs compared to any … Read more
The labor market ended 2023 on a quiet note. The most recent Job Openings and Labor Turnover report suggested the number of open jobs, and the number of people quitting their jobs, fell slightly in November. The final jobs report of 2023 revealed that employers added 216,000 jobs (more than expected) and unemployment held firm … Read more
Global HR analyst Josh Bersin recently said, “In 25 years, I have never seen such low levels of investment and maturity in leadership development.” That’s disappointing news for millions of middle managers worldwide—especially when research by Gartner tells us that middle-management responsibilities have recently doubled compared to those of individual contributors. Yet investment is still … Read more
A radically different generation is entering the workforce. Generation Z, the approximately 70 million Americans born between 1996 and 2010, has been thoroughly studied by academics and thought leaders, keen to understand the unique approach Gen Zers take to their lives and careers. Because of their differences to previous generations, Gen Z has the potential … Read more
A low barrier to entry, the prospect of high commissions, and a high degree of flexibility—not to mention some wildly popular reality TV shows—made real estate one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S. Now its workforce is at risk of a decline, and unlike previous market downturns, it may never be the same … Read more
Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón saw her first diaper “cake” at a friend’s baby shower in 2017. The Instagram-worthy centerpiece featured tiered stacks of Honest’s flagship eco-friendly diapers and infant-care products, such as wipes and baby wash, all wrapped up with a bow. At the time, Vernón was managing brands like Annie’s, Cheerios, and Larabar … Read more
