Mismatched offerings. While most executives who responded to PwC's recent state of work pulse survey understand current employee expectations, many weren't meeting them, especially when it came to thinking beyond compensation. (PwC)
TAKE control. Some employees are unhappy with their companies' return-to-workplace policies. Instead of losing productive people, managers should consider confronting dissatisfaction head-on with the military-derived TAKE framework. (HBS)
HR is burnt out too. In a recent survey, 70% of HR professionals said the past 18 months have been the most challenging of their career. Yet, with COVID variants and company pivots, few feel able to dedicate time to their own wellbeing. (CNBC)
One size does not fit all when it comes to workforce mental health. For employers, a trauma-informed management strategy that encourages open, honest, two-way communication will be key to post-traumatic organizational growth. (Wharton)
The new reality of virtual training. This week, Facebook announced its big bet on VR at work with their meetings app, Horizon Workrooms (NYT). But VR has already made its way into workplaces thanks to its effectiveness as a training tool. (BBC)
