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Nestlé, P&G, and Walmart reveal their 2024 talent retention secrets

February 26, 2024  ■  6 min read

At Procter & Gamble, where there are around 107,000 employees, the average new hire works five different roles within their first 10 years of the company. Meanwhile Nestlé also launched its own internal generative AI tool, NesGPT to empower employees, boost productivity and increase efficiency. 

Nutrition experts advise how to plan a healthier work day

March 04, 2024  ■  7 min read

When the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, these small efforts matter to overall wellbeing and health.

RTO, team conflicts, layoffs, mental health: more tough conversations are falling on middle managers

March 06, 2024  ■  5 min read

Handling these discussions thoughtfully and delicately is an art many aren’t equipped for, especially in the workplace. 

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An inside look at Life Time’s coworking space that strives ‘to be healthy’

March 07, 2024  ■  8 min read

Life Time has 15 Life Time Work spaces nationwide, in addition to over 50 Life Time lounges for co-working right in Life Time Fitness.

RTO, team conflicts, layoffs, mental health: more tough conversations are falling on middle managers

March 06, 2024  ■  5 min read

Handling these discussions thoughtfully and delicately is an art many aren’t equipped for, especially in the workplace. 

Relocation dilemma: should you move for a job?

March 05, 2024  ■  5 min read

RTO demands, plus the gradual reduction of fully remote jobs available over the past year, have left people questioning whether or not they should move for work. According to LinkedIn, of those who have moved away from family or friends, 35% said they moved to advance their own career.

‘Relentless commitment’: PepsiCo’s CHRO on fostering a diverse workforce

March 05, 2024  ■  6 min read

We spoke with Andrea Ferrara, CHRO of PepsiCo, to dive into why employee appreciation matters for workers both in and outside of the office.

Layoffs of hybrid, remote workers spur new trade secrets liability risks

March 04, 2024  ■  4 min read

Knowing where sensitive company information might be stored is getting trickier in a increasingly virtual world.

Nutrition experts advise how to plan a healthier work day

March 04, 2024  ■  7 min read

When the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, these small efforts matter to overall wellbeing and health.

WTF Explainers

WTF are microcultures? (and why they are important in workplaces today)

February 14, 2024  ■  4 min read

Getting hybrid arrangements right requires embracing specific team cultures more than single corporate cultures, experts say.

WTF is a new collar worker?

January 30, 2024  ■  4 min read

New collar workers are signaling a new era in hiring that doesn’t care for the credential of a college degree.

WTF is a psychological contract with your employer?

January 26, 2024  ■  4 min read

At the most basic level, employers are promising workers they’ll get paid, benefits and some kind of support to help them do their jobs, while employees are promising their employers they’ll give their time and labor and follow their workplace’s norms. But of course it often goes deeper.

Special Edition
Gen Z Workforce: Reshaping Careers in the AI Era

From navigating wildly varied return-to-office policies in a post-pandemic working world in flux, to working in the shadows of AI, Gen Zers are creating a whole new workforce to suit their needs. This editorial series examines how AI will influence, reshape and evolve career development for this generation, and how exactly they’re using the tech for work.

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How to set better boundaries while working hybrid

February 21, 2024  ■  4 min read

Setting boundaries at work (and honoring coworkers’ boundaries) are key to achieving better work-life balance and combating burnout.

‘It’s a landmine’: Why does no one trust each other at work?

February 19, 2024  ■  9 min read

Repairing trust between all levels within organizations, will be critical in 2024, not just for the well-being of individuals, but the well-being of businesses. We spoke to a range of workplace experts to hear how this trust crisis can be averted.

How WFH is still putting strain on relationships

February 14, 2024  ■  5 min read

Many couples are still navigating, four years later, the best dynamic when it comes to working from home, even if they’re hybrid.

Leadership

How companies can get employee appreciation day right

February 28, 2024  ■  3 min read

Expressions of gratitude are more important now than ever as many employers aren’t able to provide raises or other compensation benefits.

Tax season is confusing but employers can help

February 27, 2024  ■  4 min read

An individual taxpayer is estimated to spend 13 hours and $240 just to prepare and file an annual tax return.

‘An entrepreneur has to adapt to change:’ Q+A with Mark Cuban on building a business

February 22, 2024  ■  7 min read

For the first time, Mark Cuban is working with MasterClass to bring members his very own tips directly with his class “Win Big in Business.”

Talent

How to re-engage younger workers disillusioned with their jobs

March 01, 2024  ■  4 min read

Employee engagement among Gen Z and Millenials has declined the most compared to all other age groups since 2020.

For most companies skills-based hiring is pretty much all talk, report finds

February 27, 2024  ■  5 min read

About half of employers have continued to hire the same share of workers with degrees after removing education requirements from job listings.

Nestlé, P&G, and Walmart reveal their 2024 talent retention secrets

February 26, 2024  ■  6 min read

At Procter & Gamble, where there are around 107,000 employees, the average new hire works five different roles within their first 10 years of the company. Meanwhile Nestlé also launched its own internal generative AI tool, NesGPT to empower employees, boost productivity and increase efficiency. 

Special Edition
WorkLife Awards

Company culture has never been more important for organizations looking to attract and retain the best talent and the strongest cultures are built on values that run deep throughout the organization. The WorkLife Awards will recognize the top employers and the values that make them unique.