Target has reduced employee bonuses to 87% of their potential due to a 1% decline in net sales for fiscal year 2024. The company has gone through several changes in recent months -- new leadership, the end of DEI goals and increased competitive pressure -- which could affect its financial outlook for 2025. Full Story: Retail Dive (3/31)
Dive Into the 2025 State of Employment Work is evolving fast, and staying ahead means adapting to meet the challenges of tomorrow. During ExpressTalks, you'll learn about the trends and insights that will shape hiring decisions and workplace dynamics in 2025. Watch today!
Gossiping, stealing credit for someone's work and refusing to collaborate with co-workers are just some of the poisonous behaviors workers say are happening in their organizations, according to a new survey from Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll. Leaders can tackle these challenges by issuing resources about conflict resolution, mandating training on workplace behavior and posting signs asking employees to be kind to each other. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (3/28),Facility Executive (3/26)
Early retirees share their experiences Many people intend to retire at age 65, but some actually continue working much longer and others retire earlier than expected. Here is a look at the experiences of five early retirees, who have more time to enjoy their families and good health but also need to make savings last longer. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (3/29)
Benefits & Compensation
Auto-enrollment can hinder savings for job switchers Automatic enrollment in retirement plans can unintentionally hinder savings for midcareer professionals who switch jobs, according to Fiona Greig of Vanguard. While plans typically start at a 3% salary deferral, midcareer employees should aim for 10-15%. Employers should encourage employees to increase contributions to maintain savings growth, Greig says. Full Story: ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (3/29)
The HR Leader
Guiding from afar: How to lead while working remotely Remote work leaders face unique challenges, thinking of themselves as lighthouses, leadership consultant Sam Adeyemi writes. Adeyemi details these hurdles -- including establishing trust without physical presence and promoting collaboration across distances -- and what leaders can do to address those. Full Story: CEOWorld Magazine (3/31)
Sixty-two percent of people searching for jobs say that organizations should post signs telling employees “to be nice to one another,” according to research featured in today’s Recruitment & Retention stories from Inc. and Facility Executive. What??? It’s true, the data show. But what’s really interesting is the generational breakdown around this idea. When it comes to the percentage of job seekers stating that companies need signage reminding workers to be courteous: 78% were Gen Z 64% were Millennials 56% were Gen X 44% were Boomers or older seniors When did civility stop being common sense? How did we get to this place where employers now have to pay money to create signs telling adults to exercise basic respect for their peers? I definitely have my opinions, but I'd like to know your thoughts. Are you seeing these trends – the toxic behavior and the difference of perspectives among the generations? Is this an exaggeration or reality? Talk to me! Do you enjoy this brief? Share it with others. Want different stories? Something about it bug you? Tell me. In the words of Frasier Crane, “I’m listening.”
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