Is the idea of a four-day workweek gaining actual traction? This transformative idea, with roots in the 1950s, is seemingly gaining attention in 2025! The concept was first seriously proposed by Richard Nixon in 1956, who envisioned automation enabling a four-day week, building on labor movements that reshaped work hours. đ¤ This vision finds echoes in history. In 1926, Henry Ford revolutionized workplaces [...]
First there were blue collar and white-collar jobs. Ever come across "new collar jobs"? Coined by IBMâs former CEO Ginni Rometty, itâs the buzzword for roles blending technical skills with hands-on know-howâno four-year degree needed. In 2025, itâs reshaping work across industries. So, whatâs behind this phenomenon? đ¤ These jobsâthink cybersecurity analysts, cloud technicians, or advanced manufacturingâprioritize ability over credentials. The U.S. Bureau [...]
Are employers beginning to become more employee centric? To that end, workplace wellness programs are experiencing a notable surge, reflecting a commitment to employee health that extends beyond the paycheck and traditional health benefits. It seems organizations are beginning to increasingly prioritize comprehensive well-beingâ30% of U.S. firms have expanded these offerings this year (PNC Bank, March 26, 2025). Todayâs programs encompass fitness, mental [...]
Couple times per year I like to look at the makeup of the current workforce. Who is in the workforce now and who is coming down the pike. Todayâs workplace is truly a generational mashupâ so hereâs the lineup card for most companies: âĄď¸Boomers: Born 1946-1964, now 61-79 y/o âĄď¸Gen X: 1965-1980, 45-60 y/o âĄď¸Millennials: 1981-1996, 29-44 y/o âĄď¸Gen Z: 1997-2012, 13-28 y/o [...]
Offer, acceptance and start date are only intermediary steps in securing a successful hire. To foster a successful and effective hire, onboarding is essential for integrating new talent into your management team and boosting organizational productivity. Letâs consider some numbers. đ With 25+ years placing CPAs and finance leaders, Iâve seen firsthand that stellar onboarding can glue talent to firms, while weak starts [...]
The workplace is facing a new challenge: "The Great Detachment." According to a Gallup December article, employees are increasingly dissatisfied and disconnected, even as quit rates decline. Unlike the Great Resignation, workers are staying put due to a cooling job market and inflation, but theyâre feeling stuck and disengaged. This hidden discontent poses risks to productivity, talent retention, and organizational change initiatives. đ [...]
What does the workforce look like in 2025 and beyond? Itâs about as diverse as its ever been with participation from the Boomers to Gen Z currently. Gen Alpha is coming up and poised to join the workforce in just a few years. Letâs take a closer look at the current (and future) makeup. đ According to recent data from multiple sources, the American [...]
Welcome to 2025. What better way to kick off the new year than to have a new alliterative workplace trend? How does âHushed Hybridâ grab you? đ¤ In the evolving landscape of work, a new trend has quietly emerged: the "hushed hybrid" model. This phenomenon, where managers covertly allow employees to work from home despite formal return-to-office (RTO) mandates, is reshaping workplace dynamics. [...]
Employee engagement & well-being both contribute to employee retention. Are they related? Which comes first? đ A recent article by Fast Company has shed light on a concerning trend in the corporate world. It seems that despite the constant talk about employee engagement, many leaders are not truly invested in making it a priority. đ¤ However, the focus should not just be on [...]
Get ready for a whole new generational shift in the workplace. As we tiptoe into a new era in technology, the emergence of Generative AI and Gen Alpha (born from 2010 onwards) is set to redefine the workplace landscape. đ This powerful combination of AI and Alpha will revolutionize how we work, learn, and collaborate, ushering in a new age of productivity and [...]