Every year, my team at Ultimate Software analyzes research on macro-level social and economic trends to make predictions about the future of work. Just … Read more
Generational Differences at Work Matter Far Less Than You Think
It’s true: older workers tend to be different than younger ones in a lot of ways. Naturally, members of the Silent Generation, who make up about 2% … Read more
Top Challenges for Companies with Mobile Workers
Today’s working world is almost entirely mobile. In fact, the global mobile workforce is expected to reach 1.87 billion workers by 2022. This isn’t a … Read more
Social Distancing and Personalities: What HR Needs to Know
At the moment of writing, there were over 68,000 cases of the COVID-19 virus reported in the USA, with the states of New York, Washington, and California … Read more
Building Culture and Trust with Remote Teams
A new wave of factors are pushing company teams to become increasingly remote and distributed. Factors such as emerging new talent pools across the world, … Read more
Why Inclusivity Needs to be the Backbone of Performance Reviews
Equity and advancement, especially of underrepresented people in the workplace, begins with bringing together two corporate initiatives that are often seen … Read more
Five Reasons Why Managing Students Can Feel So Difficult
Hiring students is a great practice: You get a young and motivated employee with a flexible mind, who can grow professionally, adjusting to the needs of … Read more
Don’t Ignore Your Older Workforce During Technology Change
The digital revolution is changing the way we do business at a staggering rate. Often when it comes to changes in technology, workforce planning processes … Read more
How to Rethink and Develop a Modern Succession Plan
Every successful business entity has a longer lifespan than that of the staff members. Take Apple, Nike, and Coca-Cola for example. They have existed so … Read more
10 Learning and Development Trends for a New Decade
In this new decade, millennials and Gen Zs are expected to make up 58% of the workforce. As baby boomers and Gen Xs begin to retire, it is crucial for … Read more