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Poor Work-Life Balance Top Reason for Resignation

HR Digest

“It’s clear that workers are fed up with feeling like they have to choose between their careers and their personal lives,” said Brie Reynolds, a career expert at FlexJobs. This could include telecommuting, flextime, or compressed workweeks. Provide paid parental leave and other family-friendly benefits.

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How to negotiate a higher salary

HR Digest

And so, it is a reflection of how your company supports your work-life balance, flextime, opportunities for growth and promotion, perks, and so forth. Training & development: Training and development can play a monumental role in equipping career-driven individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their role.

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How to know if a company has work-life balance?

HR Digest

I’m starting a job hunt, and I’m incredibly nervous about taking another position, only to end up in a similar plight. I don’t mind working late now and then, but right now I’m looking for a company that helps employees achieve more than just career goals with proper work-life balance. What about flextime? Got something to ask?

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IRL: New Rules of Return-To-Office

HR Digest

It’s also been a nouveau work experience for employees who are hot-desking for the first time in their careers, without a workstation, succulent, or stationery to call their own. How can I formally request my boss that I want to continue working flextime? People have changed as well. I miss my children.

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Creating a Desirable Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

HR Digest

According to LinkedIn 2017 Global Recruiting Trends report, the deciding factors for candidates remain to be career advancement opportunities (both financially and intellectually) and challenging work. The answer is clear: candidates value career advancement and stimulating work culture over a greater benefits package.

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Answering “Why did you quit your last job” in an interview

HR Digest

Or why are you seeking this position? Work is not challenging enough or you see no career advancement. Last but not least, you are seeking a better paying position. All hiring companies need a competent and expert person to fill their position. For example: NEED FLEXTIME. Maybe inordinately long hours.

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Interact with Employees and Impact Productivity

Coaching Tip

A Gallup Poll conducted last year gives credence to what many successful companies have known for years--engaged, involved workers impact a business'' bottom line in a positive manner. . So I think that’s the trend – that a lot of people are dissatisfied or bored with their current position.”. Sources: Noelle C.