What do “idle buttons,” employee scoreboards ranking “inactivity time,” and a message announcing “not enough time in the Zone yesterday” have in common? According to a recent article from The New York Times, they’re all examples of methods companies are using to track employee productivity and encourage workers to get more done, faster. “Since the
Talent Connect is back! For the first time since 2019, LinkedIn’s premier event for global leaders and practitioners across the talent lifecycle will be bringing our community together and shaping what the future of work will look like — this time live from Los Angeles, October 25 to 27. This year’s reimagined event will feature
Here’s the bad news: 99% of job descriptions are painfully long and boring. Here’s the good news: 99% of job descriptions are painfully long and boring. Since so few companies invest time or effort in writing compelling job descriptions, you have an enormous opportunity to stand out. Job postings can be so much more than
Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a near constant state of change in the world of work — from how and where people get their work done to what they expect from their employers in terms of benefits and support. One notable shift is that many organizations now recognize that there’s no need for
We live in confusing economic times. Headlines tell us we’re in a recession, nearing a recession, or maybe even in a boom time. Some companies and industries are struggling to hire enough workers, while others are laying people off. Meanwhile, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the unemployment rate has dropped to
Seeing a spike in your company’s turnover is liable to cause a spike in your blood pressure. No one wants their business to be a revolving door. One thing that helps: arming yourself with insights. Once you have the data to anticipate turnover, you can act to retain key employees and recruit new ones ahead
If you’re struggling to make progress on your DEI initiatives, you’re not alone. Following the 2020 murder of George Floyd, companies around the world pledged to focus more on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many set diversity targets and rushed to hire chief diversity officers to implement DEI programs. But despite these efforts, there’s a lot
The once rock-solid labor market is on shaky ground. Are you ready for what’s ahead? For nearly two years, filling open positions has been a major struggle for employers, and some companies are still facing labor shortages. But as the likelihood that we’re heading into an economic slowdown grows, the pendulum is shifting. Layoffs have
In my 15 years in executive assessment, I’ve had the privilege of walking through the full career histories of about 500 CEOs and C-level executives. The highest performers — the ones who consistently exceed expectations in each role — rarely take on the same job twice at any point in their careers. They usually take
In a recent article, The New York Times suggests that companies that are struggling to fill open roles could find a solution by improving their efforts to attract and retain Gen Z workers. “The goal,” reports the Times, “is not only to get younger employees through the door but also to keep them in their
