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According to research, over 50% of American employees who get paid time off (PTO) do not take full time on vacation. The research points out heavy workloads and negative workplace cultures as the leading reasons employees are reluctant to go on vacation.

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Roughly 10.4 million Americans quit their jobs between April and November. The US Department of Labor estimates that 3.4% of workers, totaling about 4.4 million quit their jobs in September alone. 

Some of the badly impacted industries by sudden voluntary resignations include hospitality, retail,...

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Hybrid team models have become popular following the spread of Covid 19. While most companies are still hesitant to adopt remote working, a Gartner report shows that 47% of employers plan to allow remote working. In addition, 73% of employees need a flexible remote working environment.

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No matter how deeply you’ve honed your leadership skills, you’ve no doubt felt them tested over the last year. Due to unforeseen global events and public health concerns, companies have found their existing strategies, systems, and structures tested like never before. 

That includes their ability...

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Employees in every industry have faced unprecedented work stress during 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions have changed how and where workers complete their daily tasks. Add economic uncertainty, childcare responsibilities, and lack of job security to the mix, and workers are...

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The term “pivot” gets thrown around the world of business often, but rarely has every industry been forced to pivot at once like they were in 2020. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response has forced all companies to reassess how they do business and how they work. Due to national and global lockdown...

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