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On Wall Street, a Generation Gap on Work-Life Issues
Young people are putting less emphasis on making money and more on finding work that is meaningful to them. They understand that late nights and weekends might be required, but they also want the flexibility that technology can afford - the ability to work remotely, for instance, and to connect easily with others. See also Wall St. Shock: Take a Day Off, Even a Sunday
Should sick workers stay home?
Bringing flu and other communicable diseases into the workplace can significantly hurt business, but many employees are reluctant to stay home. Flu season is here with a vengeance and it can be tough on the workplace, creating resentment among co-workers, testing flexibility policies and putting the boss in awkward situations.
Parents May Be Your Secret Weapon For Recruiting and Retaining Millennials
A recruiter at a well-known Fortune 10 company told me this story: She was getting ready for a phone interview with a new college graduate. But when she dialed into the conference number at the scheduled time, instead of the candidate, there was an older woman on the line.
Top Talent Trends for 2014
It's all eyes on talent in 2014-connecting them, including them, transitioning them and supporting them. Whether it is improving on old approaches or implementing something new, the best organizations know that it's time for action. The world of work is changing, and companies that get out ahead of the curve will be set up for success in 2015 and beyond.
Companies frequently complain that it's tough to find the right people. If, amidst high unemployment, this seems counterintuitive, consider the deep trends driving the mismatch: technology and globalization have transformed what it takes to succeed in business. A new generation of professionals places more importance on organizational values and passion for the work than on a paycheck.
In many companies I partner with, a certain percentage of employees work from home or are virtual employees - contractors or long-term freelancers. The percentage varies from 30 to 45 percent, which seems consistent with what I hear from the HR practitioners and leaders that I collaborate with. It seems inevitable, then, that working from home, or being a virtual employee, is an established trend
More than job satisfaction
Psychologists are discovering what makes work meaningful - and how to create value in any job. Several recent studies have concentrated on a particular aspect of work: finding meaning in it. Through their research, experts have gleaned new insights, showing that meaningful work is good for the worker and for the company - and that even employees in tiresome jobs can find ways to make their duties more meaningful.
How to Be a Family-Friendly Boss
I have a friend who is an ascending executive at an international financial firm. His career has always been demanding- long hours, lots of travel, ultra-high performance standards (which he always has met or exceeded). Several years ago, when his daughter was quite young, he was considering changing employers due to the incompatibility of his work's demands with his need to be a present father.
To Raise Productivity, Let More Employees Work from Home
Nicholas Bloom and graduate student James Liang, who is also a cofounder of the Chinese travel website Ctrip, gave the staff at Ctrip's call center the opportunity to volunteer to work from home for nine months. Half the volunteers were allowed to telecommute; the rest remained in the office as a control group. Survey responses and performance data collected at the conclusion of the study revealed that the at-home workers were not only happier and less likely to quit but also more productive.
Sleep to protect your brain: "lack of sleep may promote neurodegenerative processes" A new study from Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that one night of sleep deprivation increases morning blood concentrations of NSE and S-100B in healthy young men. These molecules are typically found in the brain. Thus, their rise in blood after sleep loss may indicate that a lack of snoozing might be conducive to a loss of brain tissue. Related: Atlantic article on Sleep Deprivation |
