Some employees won't quit but are suffering from disengagement, burnout and a lack of motivation, which show up through absenteeism, decreased productivity, lack of communication and looking for a side job. "They want to see that the work they're doing matters to the world, even if they're stuck in a cube coding," says Ken Coleman, a career expert and podcaster.
Some managers assign busywork during employees' downtime so everyone looks productive, and employees self-assign meaningless tasks for the same reason. One solution is to rethink work habits and to focus on outcomes, rather than work time.
Convincing staffers to change certain aspects of their behavior or job performance can be difficult, but two distinct strategies can help. One option is to set high standards for organizational performance, and the other is to start with a small request that builds acceptance for change, writes Bill Taylor, co-founder of Fast Company.
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Leaders can mitigate the impact of "impostor syndrome" -- especially among women and those in low-power positions on their team -- by publicly recognizing their skills and accomplishments and mentoring them, writes Rita McGrath. Companies lose out when employees feel like impostors because they will be more reticent to contribute ideas and may seek another job.
Lowe's is adding debt-free education assistance to workers in fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity and supply chain management in a bid to retain employees and boost its new tech hub in Charlotte, N.C. The home improvement retailer is pairing with Guild Learning Marketplace to offer classes at 23 universities for online and in-person learning, and the program is open to full- and part-time employees.
A Grant Thornton survey found 40% of US employees expect at least 6% pay increases this year, while 31% expect increases of more than 8%. Separately, a Robert Half survey found 62% of employees plan to ask for a raise, with 27% planning to seek a new job if denied.
Nomad Nation is planning a 40-unit tiny house community in Raleigh, N.C., to target digital nomads -- workers who move locations throughout the year. The city changed zoning in December to allow houses smaller than 600 square feet, prompting local cryptocurrency investor Zach Milburn to launch the subscription housing alternative.
In places like California, prison inmates are often deployed to help battle wildfires. Many inmates accumulate quite a lot of experience fighting infernos, so some people are helping inmates leverage that experience to launch careers as firefighters once they are done serving their time.
