More than 6 in 10 women in the US have experienced burnout in the past week, rising to 83% among those ages 25 to 34, and 66% have not had a pay raise during the pandemic, according to The Exhaustion Gap, a study by Berlin Cameron, Luminar, Kantar and author Eve Rodsky. Berlin Cameron President Jennifer DaSilva says the study shows women face "immense" pressures, which can prevent them from "exercising their creativity, passions and drive for success."
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There is a disconnect between executives who are eager for workers to return to the office and employees who are happy with the flexible and remote work schedules they have maintained for the past two years. There are multiple theories to explain this disconnect.
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PepsiCo has launched the myeducation program, which will cover education costs for US front-line employees who want to expand their skill sets, according to Steven Williams, PepsiCo Foods North America CEO. "By investing in targeted upskilling programs for in-demand roles and providing access to opportunities for higher learning, we can help ensure a future-ready workforce," added Ronald Schellekens, PepsiCo's chief human resources officer.
About 60% of students ages 13 to 17 are interested in starting their own businesses rather than working traditional jobs, according to a survey from Junior Achievement USA. For about 2 in 5 respondents, they said this inspiration came from social media influencers.
One-on-one meetings, better meetings and better office spaces can all help "create an anti-burnout culture" when conducted correctly, writes Elisabeth Hayes, who walks through each concept. "You want to send your employees out of one-on-ones with an understanding that they have the support they need to push projects forward," Hayes writes.
I hate what’s happening in Ukraine. The images of families – children! – fleeing for their lives sent shockwaves into my stomach.
But today’s Leadership & Development story about Russian-American employees facing harassment in the workplace also grieved me. Discrimination like this is repugnant and can put employers in jeopardy. Attorney Manori de Silva does a good job of outlining what's illegal and how employers can help navigate their organizations through this difficult time.
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