The Buzz

It’s no secret that the modern workplace is a stressful environment, and today’s workers are expected to manage more stress than ever before. However, different workers react to stress in...

Technology is disrupting nearly every traditional industry, and employee training is no different. Technology firm Gartner estimates that by the end of 2022, a quarter of all workers will...

The idea that it’s important to be a team player has been so ingrained in the workforce that many believe playing nice with others is a prerequisite to getting a good job. This isn’t for...

Some of the world’s largest, most successful companies like Nike and Google have embraced meditation practice for their employees, using it as a means to reduce turnover and absenteeism...

Employee engagement is a buzzword for good reason. First, engaged employees are the 20 percent of workers who produce 80 percent of the profit; and replacing a disengaged employee costs the...

Employee training is a critical part of any business strategy, but many organizations, particularly small ones, lack the resources to truly dedicate the time and energy necessary to develop...

Workplaces are becoming more fluid. Gone are the days of working with one company for your entire career. Now, it’s likely that someone entering the workforce may change companies five, six...

As Baby Boomers retire, Millennials are positioned to become the dominant generation in the American workforce. These young workers have needs and desires that are not always met by the...

There’s a well-known maxim in the business world: People leave managers, not companies. Everyone’s heard some version of this sentiment, but it’s not super helpful if it’s not understood...

As companies grow, it's harder for new employees to find their stride. New hires are often unsure of themselves, intimidated, and scared to ask questions (if they even know the right...

Employee engagement is a term often shrouded in ambiguity. Business leaders know it’s important; they know they should strive for higher levels of it . . . but securing it? That’s another...

Everyone says they’d rather work with a nice person than a jerk; however, what people claim to want and how they actually behave can be completely at odds. Everyone praises kindness and...

As the economy improves and the talent market is becoming more competitive, an increasing number of companies are looking at professional development as an offering that will help attract...

No one is spectacular at their job on the first day, and what sets high achievers apart from their average counterparts is the speed at which they learn. Those looking to improve their...

Open office plans became popular years ago with the idea that they would increase interaction and collaboration among workers. In theory, there are plenty of good reasons to switch to open...

Burnout is a major concern in the modern workplace, and no generational group is more at risk of its effects than Millennials. According to a recent Gallup survey, 28 percent of Millennials...

Etiquette is a nebulous term, and in the business world it goes far beyond just saying “please” and “thank you.” In the modern world, there are many considerations to be made given...

Startups are faced with a unique set of problems, and attracting top talent is high on that list. Not able to compete with the Googles and Apples of the world in terms of traditional...

It’s pretty well-known that employees are the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain; and whether it is through mindless error or malicious intent, workers can potentially leak sensitive...

Although employee engagement rates in India are increasing, one in four employees say they would consider leaving their job for a better opportunity, according to a new report released by...