Over the last decade, the need to check every “Required Qualifications” box dominated the job market at large; however, along came a pandemic to halt all aspects of life. Consequently, there was also a reboot, not just within the economy, but within ourselves. Priorities changed, comfort zones changed, and for many, values and perspectives also changed. Numerous industry sectors lost seasoned workers, such as retail, hospitality, and human services to professional services and the information sector.

A toxic work environment is when employees find it challenging to work or progress in their careers due to the negative atmosphere created by coworkers, supervisors, the company culture itself, or a combination of those. You may feel disrespected, stressed, judged, isolated, bullied, and overall just sad. If you’ve ever experienced this type of dysfunctional workplace where conflict is common, you’ll understand that not all work environments are healthy and stress-free, this includes in-person and remote settings.

Today, June 28, is International Pride Day! This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a turning point in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights in the United States and around the world. Today, this month, and every day, we celebrate, support, and honor Pride Day and all of the milestones of LGBTQIA+ history. 

Happy Pride Month! June is the dedicated month to celebrate LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual) culture and victories, uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, and support LGBTQIA+ rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice.

Millions of employees are joining the Great Resignation and this movement is undoubtedly impacting the new world of work. High turnover is expected to continue to remain elevated this year. Not only are employees quitting at a staggering rate, but employees are quitting within the first few months/ first year of the job. Recent studies have shown that as high as 40% of newly hired employees alarmingly leave almost right after they start, and an additional 10% to 20% leave within the first year. Many different factors are driving this but one of the main influences for making a move so early within the job is poor workplace culture.

To build a successful, diverse team, it should be made up of different people, ideas, personalities, and work styles. Your working style is how you go about your day-to-day tasks on the job. Some work styles are defined as go-getters, learners, leaders, integrators, and more.

Starting a new job can be very overwhelming. Many people tend to feel anxious about joining a new organization and meeting new people. It is imperative that as an employer/leader, you do everything you can to make the new hire feel welcomed and included on their first day. Doing so will encourage a positive employee relationship from the start, allowing them to succeed and feel confident in their new role going forward. Our infographic below shares tips that will help you create a seamless transition for your new employee.

By now, one year into the pandemic, we've all heard the term employee burnout. Whether you’ve experienced it yourself during the past twelve months or know someone who has, this phenomenon has negatively affected millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Diseases (ICD), people experiencing burnout typically feel exhaustion but, also likely to feel detached or cynical about their job. Job burnout can affect your physical and mental health directly related to health conditions, such as depression.

2020 was a transformation year, to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic recession, and social justice movements are all forces that changed today's employment landscape and will shape the way we work in the future. Check out our infographic for workplace trends and changes we can expect to see this year and beyond.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just trends; they are imperative for all organizations. In 2020 the world learned, listened, and talked about diversity and inclusion and in 2021, people are taking action which will have a long-lasting impact. Last year, in response to social justice movements and protests, organizations all over the world addressed and made plans to tackle important DEI issues in the workplace.