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Why corporate well-being initiatives need to get personal
September 18, 2020 by Bhushan Sethi and Peter BrownIn a recent PwC survey, CEOs reported plans for their companies to become more digital and flexible — and more employee focused.Related tags: ceo, coronavirus, COVID-19, digital, human resources, upskilling, work-life balance, workplaceGetting back to the future...of work
July 22, 2020 by Bhushan SethiAs businesses cope with COVID-19 disruptions, they need to rethink and reconfigure their workforce and work spaces beyond redesigning physical spaces.Related tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, human resources, New world. New skills., upskilling, work-life balance, workplace, workplace stressTurn your passion into an innovative business
September 26, 2019 by George E.L. BarbeeOne golf enthusiast’s story shows how curiosity and innovative thinking can uncover demand for something unique.Survival skills for the digital age
August 6, 2019 by Julia HobsbawmThree principles can guide you when the connectivity of the digital era becomes overwhelming.The new company towns
May 22, 2019 by Linda Rodriguez McRobbieCash handouts and high-speed Internet are attracting people to unlikely places now that remote working is on the rise.In defense of work–life balance
April 16, 2019 by Josh LevsEven as the concept of integrating our professional and personal lives gains currency, it is important to demarcate borders between the two.Japan’s female future
March 12, 2019 by Bill EmmottDemographic realities and the growing number of women in higher education are changing the male-dominated management structures of Japan Inc.Related tags: diversity, human capital, japan, Japanese management, women in business, work-life balanceWhy paternity leave is needed to promote gender equality
March 11, 2019 by Josh LevsTo level the playing field at the office, it is essential that companies promote work–life balance and family-friendly policies for all employees.Related tags: diversity, human capital, human resources, insurance, women in business, work-life balanceFive Ways Companies Can Give People a Good Work Experience
February 18, 2019Workers today want careers that fit their values, are enjoyable, and contribute to society. Here’s what business leaders can do to deliver on this idea of “good work.” For further insights, read “Good Work.”
Good work
February 18, 2019 by Bhushan Sethi and Carol StubbingsToday’s employees want jobs that are intrinsically rewarding and that fit their values. And though the meaning of work is different for each person, companies that act now to address these demands will gain a lasting competitive advantage. See also “Five Ways Companies Can Give People a Good Work Experience.”Why corporate wellness programs fall short
September 28, 2018 by Julia HobsbawmThey focus on the individual, not the system.Can Workaholism Be Good for You?
January 18, 2018 by Matt PalmquistFor people who put in long hours but love their jobs, a sense of fulfillment seems to offset unhealthy stress.Related tags: cost management, healthcare, leadership, organizational behavior, recent research, turnover, work-life balanceThe Five Ways Work Isn’t a Level Playing Field
October 12, 2017 by Lisa Unwin and Deborah KhanGender disparity and equal pay are still pressing issues. But there are ways to make the game fairer.Related tags: career development, culture, diversity, human resources, talent development, women, work-life balancePutting humanity first in our organizations
August 10, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyAre we overcomplicating management and leadership and ignoring what makes us people?Why Startups Have to Think Differently About Their Skills Gap
June 22, 2017 by Lisa Unwin and Deborah KhanWith both cash and time in short supply at startups, skilled women seeking to restart their careers are a valuable talent pool.Ditch These Myths about Women in the Workplace — or Miss Out on Talent
May 10, 2017 by Lisa Unwin and Deborah KhanWomen coming back after a break can be an enthusiastic, driven addition to your team. Don’t let stereotypes blind you to the opportunity.Rethinking Returnships for Retaining Women
April 11, 2017 by Lisa Unwin and Deborah KhanThese high-level internships can help organizations tap into an overlooked talent pool, but they aren’t a cure-all.It’s Time to Change Your Strategy on Hiring Women
March 16, 2017 by Lisa Unwin and Deborah KhanRecruiting experienced female talent can feel like a frustrating game of hide-and-seek.The Perils and Promise of Working at Home
March 13, 2017 by Michelle GerdesThe lessons behind that viral BBC interview.Women, Play the Long Game
February 2, 2017 by Lisa Unwin and Deborah KhanWhy working mothers need to think like chess masters.Female CEOs: A Steady Hand at the Wheel
December 15, 2016 by Matt PalmquistThe number of women presiding over large companies still lags far behind men, yet the firms they lead tend to be more risk averse and more profitable over the long term.Say It Loud
May 3, 2016 by Sally HelgesenAre women hindered in advancing up the career ladder because they don’t articulate their desire and expectations for promotion?
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In one of the largest global surveys of workers, people revealed a mostly optimistic story, but one with some concerning undercurrents.