Since the start of 2023, around 300 big technology companies have laid off close to 100,000 workers. If layoffs continue at this rate, the technology industry could make just under 1 million cuts by the end of the year.

The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty, the "Great Resignation", greater flexibility, and DE&I focus are all topics that changed today's employment landscape and will shape the way we work in the future. Check out our infographic for five of the top trends we can expect to see in the workplace this year and beyond. 

Pay transparency is trending and will continue to be a prominent topic in the new year. According to a new pulse survey by leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company WTW, found that 17% of companies are already disclosing pay range information in U.S. locations where not required by state or local laws. In addition, 62% of organizations are planning or considering disclosing pay rate information in the future, even where there are not local mandates requiring them to do so. 

We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. To our incredible team members, candidate network, Temporary Representatives, and client organizations, we thank you immensely. We are beyond grateful and appreciative of the community that supports JOHNLEONARD. We deeply value your relationship and would not be here without YOU.

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.

Are your employees disengaged? Do they feel unappreciated? Are they experiencing job burnout? If so, they may have already, or soon will, "quiet quit". In today’s labor market, talent is scarce and employers can't afford to have unproductive, dissatisfied employees in an unhealthy workplace. Watch our short video to learn more about this phenomenon and 5 proactive ways to avoid having a team full of quiet quitters.

Strong relationships are the foundation of a great sales call. Just like you take time to research and qualify prospects, you need to take the time to build and nurture a genuine business relationship. Before you jump on the phone and start selling your product or service, follow these tips so you can prepare to build an effective and long-lasting relationship.

Teams can be found in many places or settings. Throughout our lives we often find ourselves being on a new team that has a cast of different players. In some instances, this may have been on an athletic field or through an extra circular activity. In our places of work, it continues to be a part of our lives. Thus in these new experiences or settings, you may find yourself wondering why previous teams you were a part of were able to be successful. Here I will touch on 5 different attributes that create a strong team!

No one needs me to tell them that the past few days, weeks, months, and years have been challenging. On a personal, professional, local, national, and global level, it seems as though each day welcomes us with more devastating news and tumultuous situations. It’s critical for employers to realize that employees are overly affected by what’s happening in the world and need support from their employers.

COVID-19 Recession

The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant hardship to the U.S. economy. From the very beginning of the crisis, the labor market was severely disrupted, sending the unemployment rate to record highs and causing millions of Americans to leave the labor force. Congressional Research Service data shows, that in April 2020, the unemployment rate reached 14.8%—the highest rate observed since data collection began in 1948, and nonfarm payrolls shed 22.1 million jobs between January 2020 and April 2020. Many individuals left the workforce over this period, and by April 2020 the labor force participation rate declined to 60.2%, a level not seen since the early 1970s.