Moving out of the pandemic, many people are starting to prioritize work-life balance more than ever before. This manifests itself in job searches by having “work-life balance” as a soft factor, alongside hard factors like pay. Individuals would also much rather work for companies that have values aligning with their own.
In any organization, staffing management is an essential factor in ensuring that the company is effectively utilizing their resources. According to EconomicsDiscussion, it ensures that all employees are given a role to execute, and that it is done well. However, this is easier said than done.
There have been many workplace trends in the past few years. These trends include the “great resignation” and now quiet quitting. What exactly is this quiet quitting phenomenon? Simply put, employees engage with only their primary responsibilities – choosing not to work longer hours and becoming less invested in their work.
The 4-day work week was once synonymous with having a long 3-day weekend. These golden nuggets of time scattered throughout the year provided many workers with respite of having an additional day of rest.
