While there are many factors that can increase stress levels in individuals today, the workplace is one of the most prominent causes. Prolonged stress increases the chances of poor mental health among individuals which lead to other symptoms like insomnia, perpetual fatigue, irritability and lack of concentration. According to the World Economic Forum, individuals are now more likely to prioritize their health and well-being emerging from the pandemic.
The technology adoption lifecycle is a model that describes the rate of adoption of new innovations. While this rate varies from individual to individual, it is even harder for an entire organization to unanimously adopt new technology.
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.
What do you think is one of the biggest inefficiencies in a company? Could it be silo-ed departments that reduce transparency, or perhaps even poor systems? It might surprise many that one of the greatest inefficiencies stems from toggling between applications.
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.
Productivity in the workplace is essential for a company to drive growth. One could think of it as a car with good wheels. If the condition of the wheels is compromised, the car would not be able to travel far. Covid-19, akin to a poorly maintained road damaging the tires, has been a looming threat to workplace productivity.
Employee burnout is more prevalent now more than ever before – right from startups to global enterprises, workers are increasingly stretched to capacity. In a recent survey by Deloitte with over 1000 respondents, 77% say they have experienced burnout at their current job. With a large percentage of employees now either working from home permanently or in a hybrid work environment, the line between work and personal lives can get…
