Ups and downs. How many workers have returned to the office this year? Let's look at the elevator data. While many European cities have seen ups and downs, U.S. cities like Chicago have seen a slow but steady increase in usage. (Kone)
Labor market troubles here to stay? Yes, according to Glassdoor's researchers. In a newly published report, the job review site predicts 2022 will be a "slow grind of trying to pull workers from the sidelines back into the labor force." (Glassdoor)
Is retention past its heyday? People are living longer, more families have two incomes, and workers have a new sense of agency. These forces have untethered employees from organizations and ushered in a new era of workforce mobility. (MIT)
Bringing together wellbeing. During the Great Resignation, wellness and safety have been top concerns for job seekers. To attract that talent, employers will need to think of wellness not as a benefit but as a feature of their culture. (Talent Culture)
To change culture, don't start with culture. Skip the inspirational speeches and culture committees. Meaningful change comes when companies rethink how they manage, lead, and pursue goals, argues Harvard professor Michael Beer. (HBS)
