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The Decline of Vertical Career Paths: A Shift Towards Horizontal Growth

20 February 2024

The Decline of Vertical Career Paths: A Shift Towards Horizontal Growth

Author: Anthony Kaylin

In the past, a vertical progression was the ideal career path for many, especially when it came to salary increases and standards of expected living.  Today, the tides have changed.  Many employees don’t want to become managers.  In fact, often, organizations don’t particularly support their managers.  If bad times occur, managers are often the first to be blamed and could be the first out the door. 

The Top 5 HR Buzz Words for 2024

6 February 2024

The Top 5 HR Buzz Words for 2024

Author: Heather Nezich

Are you familiar with the latest HR buzz words? HR Work Break reviewed current buzzwords in the HR field and found the following to be the top five:

Charm School for Employees? Office Etiquette Training on the Rise in Corporate Culture

23 January 2024

Charm School for Employees? Office Etiquette Training on the Rise in Corporate Culture

Author: Heather Nezich

As more and more organizations bring employees back to the office, charm school is emerging as the newest workplace trend. Office etiquette is taking center stage as an essential component of professional development. Recent research indicates that more than 6 in 10 companies are set to offer office etiquette classes by 2024. Businesses are unleashing the magic of charm school to weave an atmosphere of respect and collaboration.

Interviewing? Tell Your Gen Z Candidates to Leave Mom or Dad at Home

16 January 2024

Interviewing? Tell Your Gen Z Candidates to Leave Mom or Dad at Home

Author: Heather Nezich

A recent survey conducted by Intelligent, an online magazine focusing on student life, revealed that some employers are open to offering older professionals enhanced benefits and higher salaries as an alternative to hiring recent college graduates. In what you’d think is satire, but is unbelievably true, is that according to the survey, 20% of recent college graduates brought a parent to an interview!

2024 HR Trends – Recruiting Takes the Number One Spot

9 January 2024

2024 HR Trends – Recruiting Takes the Number One Spot

Author: Linda Olejniczak

As organizations embark on 2024, they face a landscape of economic uncertainty, prompting the need for strategic foresight. In response to this challenge, ASE partner, McLean & Company, a renowned HR research and advisory firm, has released its annual HR Trends Report 2024.

Embrace Your Time Off with a Fun Out of Office Responder

9 January 2024

Embrace Your Time Off with a Fun Out of Office Responder

Author: Heather Nezich

When you take time off one of the last things you typically do before leaving is set your out of office responder.  It’s usually done in a hurry without much thought, right? Well, why not have some fun with it?

Non-union Employers Should Be Preparing for 2024

2 January 2024

Non-union Employers Should Be Preparing for 2024

Author: Michael Burns

As we closed out 2023, unions continued to win recognition elections at a rate of almost 75%. In 2023 this percentage is from 1,316 certification elections run nationally. This included an overall win rate in September, 2023 of 91%. This win rate was for recognition certification elections – also called RC elections.

Are Bachelor’s Degrees Losing Their Value in the Workplace?

19 December 2023

Are Bachelor’s Degrees Losing Their Value in the Workplace?

Author: Heather Nezich

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, published a survey report that examines how companies have handled and plan to handle college degree requirements in 2024. The report also shares insight into the tools that are used to evaluate job candidates. In total, Intelligent.com surveyed 800 employers in the United States.    

Insights from the ASE 2024 National Business Trends Survey

28 November 2023

Insights from the ASE 2024 National Business Trends Survey

Author: Kevin Marrs

Employers appear optimistic heading into 2024. The recently released 2024 National Business Trends Survey by the Employer Associations of America (EAA) revealed that two-thirds of organizations are expressing confidence in the economy, a significant leap from the 49% reported in the 2023 survey. This positive sentiment is mirrored in executives' projections, with 72% anticipating flat to slight increases in sales and revenue for the upcoming year, compared to 53% in the previous report.
The Latest Trend: Overemployment

14 November 2023

The Latest Trend: Overemployment

Author: Mary E. Corrado

One of the latest trends in the workforce is overemployment, a trend in which people hold multiple full-time positions.  This is beyond moonlighting with a small, part-time job.  It’s as extreme as someone holding two, sometimes three full-time positions – meaning they are “on the clock” for multiple employers at once - unbeknownst to the employers.

Categories: Blog, Workforce Trends
Debunking the Hype: Pitfalls of the Four-Day Workweek

14 November 2023

Debunking the Hype: Pitfalls of the Four-Day Workweek

Author: Heather Nezich

The initial demands from the UAW included a 4-day workweek.  While that was eventually dropped during negotiations, many expect it will continue to come up in the future. A recent survey conducted by Gallup in collaboration with Bentley University revealed that 77% of respondents expressed that a four-day, 40-hour workweek would have a positive impact. However, once achieved, it doesn’t always have the positive effect expected.

Pet Insurance: A Tool for Recruitment and Retention

7 November 2023

Pet Insurance: A Tool for Recruitment and Retention

Author: Emily Price

In the competitive landscape of the modern job market, companies are constantly looking for innovative ways to attract and retain top talent. While traditional benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off remain essential, forward-thinking companies are now exploring unique and creative perks to stand out.

The Quiet Trend Continues with Quiet Cutting

26 September 2023

The Quiet Trend Continues with Quiet Cutting

Author: Heather Nezich

Over the past year we’ve had quiet quitting, loud quitting, quiet hiring, quiet firing, and quiet constraint.  Now we have quiet cutting which is the practice of reassigning employees to roles that do not align with their career aspirations, ultimately achieving workforce reduction through voluntary attrition. This allows companies to circumvent the expenses associated with severance packages or unemployment benefits.
Floating Holidays: A Win-Win Benefit

26 September 2023

Floating Holidays: A Win-Win Benefit

Author: Emily Price

Striking a balance between work and personal life has become increasingly challenging. As employers strive to be more inclusive and flexible, the concept of floating holidays has emerged as a valuable tool to help employees maintain a balance.

Is Your Organization Part of This Shocking Statistic?

15 August 2023

Is Your Organization Part of This Shocking Statistic?

Author: Heather Nezich

Half of your employees are looking to leave. Yes, we said half.  50%. This is according to the 2023 Global Workplace Status report.  Is your organization a victim of this statistic? You might not know until it’s too late.

Loud Quitting: Employees Aren’t Quiet About it Anymore

18 July 2023

Loud Quitting: Employees Aren’t Quiet About it Anymore

Author: Heather Nezich

From "Bare Minimum Mondays" to "Put Your Boss on Blast on TikTok Fridays," there's a bold new trend called loud quitting. Instead of resorting to quiet disengagement, employees are now using social media as a platform to voice their frustrations and announce their resignations in a very public manner. This new trend affects workplace morale, productivity, and employer reputation. 

The Newest “Quiet” Buzzword – Quiet Constraint

11 July 2023

The Newest “Quiet” Buzzword – Quiet Constraint

Author: Heather Nezich

First there was Quiet Quitting, now there is Quiet Constraint – corporate America's current hidden threat at work. According to data from Kahoot!’s recent Workplace Culture Report, over half (58%) of employees say that they withhold valuable knowledge they could share with their colleagues. The Gen Z generation exhibited this behavior more than any other generation, with 77% of Gen Zers reporting that they silently sit on beneficial information in the workplace.
Remote and Hybrid Work are Best for Mental Health According to New Workplace Insights Survey

27 June 2023

Remote and Hybrid Work are Best for Mental Health According to New Workplace Insights Survey

Author: Heather Nezich

According to FlexJobs’ 2023 Work Insights Survey of over 5,600 people, 96% of workers believe a remote or hybrid work arrangement is best for their mental health. Only 4% of workers thought being in an office full-time is best for their mental health. A decreased stress level was the top reported health benefit of remote work.

Are Employer Demands Resulting in a Loss of Engagement and Productivity?

13 June 2023

Are Employer Demands Resulting in a Loss of Engagement and Productivity?

Author: Heather Nezich

About half of workers are not fully engaged in their jobs, according to a study conducted by Gallup. This means they are only doing the minimum required to get by – not good for employers. This drop in employee engagement has happened two years in a row. But why?

Is ChatGPT Coming for Your Job?

5 June 2023

Is ChatGPT Coming for Your Job?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

ChatGPT, and now GPT 4, and other similar artificial intelligence tools (AI) are proliferating through the marketplace.  Unlike other disruptive technologies that would create new jobs to support it, AI may have the opposite effect.  A study by Goldman Sachs reported that 300 million jobs may be lost due to AI.  It may also be a wage suppressant.

Travel Costs are Hindering Use of Vacation Time

2 May 2023

Travel Costs are Hindering Use of Vacation Time

Author: Heather Nezich

A large share of workers say they aren't taking vacations, often due to the high costs, according to research by Eagle Hill Consulting. 39% of U.S. workers report that they have not taken a vacation during the last 12 months. Nearly half of workers (45%) state the reason as being it’s too expensive. This is another effect of inflation.

What will the Next Generation of HR Look Like?

2 May 2023

What will the Next Generation of HR Look Like?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

Over the years, HR has evolved from personnel to human resources to business partners to HR consultants and more.  However, often HR remains very transactional, with minimal involvement in strategic planning and decision-making.  In part, that is the design of HR as the facilitators of people within an organization to constantly putting out fires as legal compliance grows.  But in 10 years from now, will HR change from transactional to more strategic roles?
ChatGPT and the Future of HR: Do We Ring the Bell or Sound the Buzzer?

25 April 2023

ChatGPT and the Future of HR: Do We Ring the Bell or Sound the Buzzer?

Author: ASE Partner McLean & Company

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way Human Resources (HR) operates. As the HR landscape becomes more complex, HR practitioners need powerful tools to manage and support employees effectively. AI can offer HR practitioners an efficient and effective way to automate and streamline various HR processes. By leveraging AI, HR practitioners can reduce the time and resources required to manage HR processes while improving the employee experience.

Baby Boomers Account for Decrease in Labor Force Participation, Fed Says

25 April 2023

Baby Boomers Account for Decrease in Labor Force Participation, Fed Says

Author: Kevin Marrs

One area that has plagued our nation’s recovery from the pandemic has been the sluggish labor force participation rate (LFPR).  According to recent analysis by the Federal Reserve, the February 2023 LFPR was 0.8 percentage points lower than its February 2020 level. This gap in participation amounts to 2.1 million individuals who are not part of the labor force.

Copycat Lay Off or Necessary Reduction in Force?

28 March 2023

Copycat Lay Off or Necessary Reduction in Force?

Author: Michael Burns

A Stanford professor of organizational behavior makes an interesting observation about certain employer lay off practices. He believes when certain industries start laying off employees in anticipation or reaction to a perceived business downturn that in many are just copying off one another rather than reducing their workforce by necessity.

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