Tag: pandemic

August 3, 2023

‘How Do I Do That?’ The New Hires of 2023 Are Unprepared for Work

‘How Do I Do That?’ The New Hires of 2023 Are Unprepared for Work

Remote learning during the pandemic left students short of basic skills. Now companies are trying to teach them on the job. By Douglas Belkin, Ben Chapman andBen Kesling Roman Devengenzo was consulting for a robotics company in Silicon Valley last fall when he asked a newly minted mechanical engineer to design a small aluminum partRead More

June 26, 2023

Mondays Are the New Office Fight

Mondays Are the New Office Fight

Bosses argue that starting off the week in person—instead of remotely— creates good energy By Anne Marie Chaker When Jeff Hornstein asked his staff to come back to the office on Mondays, he says, it didn’t seem like such a big ask. The executive director of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia wanted regular goal-settingRead More

January 25, 2023

The Job Market for Remote Workers Is Shrinking

The Job Market for Remote Workers Is Shrinking

Remote job opportunities are dwindling as fewer employers feel the need to lure talent with the promise of working from home By Ray A. Smith Jan. 24, 2023 2:52 pm ET Many prospective workers who were determined to get a remote job just a few months ago are hitting a wall as remote listings rapidlyRead More

May 19, 2021

Job Satisfaction Remains High, Despite Pandemic

Job Satisfaction Remains High, Despite Pandemic

Employees are happy as many companies went above and beyond in supporting their workers during the pandemic, said the Conference Board EHS Today Staff APR 28, 2021 Despite the fallout from the pandemic -- an economic crisis, mass layoffs, and high unemployment -- the percent of employees reporting overall satisfaction with their jobs remained highRead More

October 8, 2020

Forecasters split on when US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels

Forecasters split on when US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels

Released on October 5, 2020 Forecasters were mixed when it comes to when the US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels, according to the National Association for Business Economics’ “October 2020 NABE Outlook” report is based on a panel of 52 professional forecasters. “NABE panelists have become more optimistic, on balance, but remain concerned aboutRead More
Nearly a quarter say pandemic worsened company culture, but 20% say it improved

Nearly a quarter say pandemic worsened company culture, but 20% say it improved

Released on October 6, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted company culture, according to a poll of 800 workers in the US by healthcare staffing provider CHG Healthcare. It found that 26% say company culture has worsened because of the pandemic while 54% said it remained the same. And 20% said it improved. Of thoseRead More

August 31, 2020

Pandemic Problems: What’s Keeping Adults Up at Night?

Pandemic Problems: What’s Keeping Adults Up at Night?

Released on August 26, 2020 Younger Generations Worry About Jobs, Older Generations About Cost Increases Three in four U.S. adults are worried about the rising price of groceries (75%) and the increasing cost of living (74%), which they see continuing over the next year as the nation navigates the pandemic’s impact on the economy andRead More