Is virtual reality work becoming a reality? Probably not yet. New work-related VR apps hope to break the technology out of the recreation space and into the workspace. But instead of offering a new employee experience, they're just digitally replicating the old one: computer screens, keyboards, and all. (Technical.ly)
The Great Sabbatical. In 2019, only 16% of companies offered extended periods of leave specifically for rest and recovery. But in 2022, sabbaticals are becoming a go-to tool for employers facing burnout among their best talent. (Fast Company)
Triple peak day. Traditionally, knowledge workers had two productivity peaks each workday: just before and just after lunch. Now? There's a third... at 10 pm. Recent research from Microsoft suggests that the main driver of this late-night spike is an increase in daytime meetings. (The Atlantic)
Inflation reconsiderations. According to Payscale's 2022 Compensation Report, 85% of organizations "expressed concern that inflation would erode the value of pay increases." So besides a base pay bump, what else can employers do to support workers, especially at the pump? Re-encourage remote work. (HR Brew)
Top 5 HR skills. HR Collaborative alum and Steelcase's current Senior Employee Experience Designer, Jon Brickner, recently shared what he sees as HR must-have skills in 2022. Topping the list? Helping yourself and your employees adapt to the hybrid workspace. Listen to his full interview for the other four! (RecogNATION)
