Impressive Productivity — or Is It Fauxductivity?
Employee productivity is high according to hiring managers in the U.S. and Canada, but research shows employees are spending time looking busy with fauxductivity and productivity theater. Productivity theater tasks take up more than 10 hours a week for 43% of U.S. employees and are practiced regardless of working from home, hybrid, or in office, according to a survey by Visier.
Hiring managers say social media trends like “Lazy Girl Jobs” and “Bare Minimum Mondays” are impacting productivity (31% U.S.; 18% Canada). Companies may look to continue increasing productivity and combat these trends in a variety of ways.
Hire for Group Synergy with These Strategic Interview Questions
When you’re tasked with finding the ideal person to hire who meets everyone’s expectations, skill- and personality-wise, hiring for group synergy should be a priority. These five questions and statements can help you understand your candidate on a deeper level.
Employers Must Weigh Risks to Speak on Key Issues — Employment Insights from Express
Companies’ political stances can influence job seekers’ willingness or unwillingness to apply for a job there, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. While job seekers believe companies should speak out on key issues, employers must weigh the risks to recruiting and retention when doing so.
Be a Leader Worthy of Recognition
While National Boss’s Day has passed, inspiring words from successful leaders are timeless. Find motivation to bring your best to your team in these quotes.
Unlock Your Potential with Mentoring
When you’re investing time to participate in mentorship, it’s important to make the experience efficient, valuable, and enjoyable to get the most out of the relationship. Find tips to succeed at every stage of a mentoring relationship and practical steps to apply mentorship in the workplace in The Value of Mentorship ebook at ExpressPros.com/ValueOfMentorship.
