Navigating the AI Paradigm Shift: From Academia to the Business World

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business has been nothing short of revolutionary. But, for recent college graduates and academics there is a mind-set curve to transitioning into this AI-driven business environment. This is because, in academia, the use of AI tools is frowned upon or outright disallowed.

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New national survey of what employees really want from Post-Ipsos.

Let’s prepare for summer vacations and beyond.

Summer is a popular time for employees to take vacations to enjoy the nice weather and have time off with family. As a manager, it's important to prepare for some of the issues that may arise with summer vacations and have a plan to address them.

Listen in as we discuss how HR leaders and organizations can use quantitative data to engage employees with an emphasis on DEI, how they can maximize internal opinion research to implement diversity, inclusion, or other company policies, as well as how fostering inclusion and belonging starts with listening and more.

HRM Handbook advises that a company’s primary goal should be to increase employee engagement. A Gallup study reveals that only 33 percent of employees are engaged at work, causing low productivity, high turnover and lost customers.

Is “quiet quitting” really a thing? Sure. Worker wants to reclaim the scheduling flexibility they enjoyed at the height of the pandemic, and this is leading them to withdraw.

Is “quiet quitting” really a thing? Sure. Worker wants to reclaim the scheduling flexibility they enjoyed at the height of the pandemic, and this is leading them to withdraw.

U.S. worker productivity is at the highest levels since the 1980s according to recent Bureau of Labor and Statistics reporting.

We will skip the pant-less Zoom meeting jokes and get right to it. There is appropriate work attire, regardless of whether your staff is attending virtual or in-person meetings.

Management needs to set expectations and hold staff accountable.

Summer is here, and employees are ready for vacations. Are you ready with a vacation policy that makes everybody happy and covers the workload?

We loved watching this webinar from Inside.com about retaining remote employees.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tkVMOc9wGc

Employees want to be compensated well. They also want to achieve work-life balance. Most employees also say that they want to be heard and valued. How can employers do that?

Companies have to think outside the box when it comes to employee benefits designed to fit the needs of remote workers. It will keep them motivated and help them to feel less isolated from the rest of the company.

Toxic employees can dampen company morale, create unnecessary drama, and interfere with productivity. How do you spot them, and what do you do once you have identified them?

Surveys are not just about asking questions, they are also about identifying trends and helping organizations respond to the needs of their staff. We have identified several trends that will carry through 2022.

Whether your employees had time off at the end of the year or they worked straight through, we all feel the need for a reset. Getting the employees “back into the groove” after the holidays is always a challenge.

Should organizations aim for employee satisfaction or employee engagement? What makes the difference in the long run? While employee satisfaction and employee engagement are similar concepts, knowing the difference between these concepts is critical for an organization to make strategic decisions.

While many managers treat employee engagement as a one-time morale booster, it is an ongoing and evolving process.

A survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute (yes, that’s a thing), shows that 79 million U.S. workers are affected by bullying. These people dread going to work or interacting with some co-workers for fear of physical and mental angst.