
What Gets Measured Gets Prioritized—And That May Not Be A Good Thing
Too much focus on measurement can lead to myopic, distorted and even counterproductive behaviors.

Too much focus on measurement can lead to myopic, distorted and even counterproductive behaviors.

Part of a breakdown in social conventions, dropping communication—by employees or employers—damages workplace culture.

Qwick was the first hospitality-technology company to trial a four-day workweek, starting in April 2022. It worked so well, the organization has extended the trial through July 2023. CEO Jamie Baxter shares the key steps to trying the idea out.

One company is researching how stress impacts work—and what you can do about it.

CHROs are challenged by contradictory trends and complications in the labor market, but there’s little doubt wages will continue to rise in 2023. The focus for most: retention.

How we connect has changed with hybrid and distributed workplaces, but the importance of connection—and the role of CHROs is forging it—is paramount, says Sherri Kottmann, chief people officer at Quickbase.

Putting equal focus on organizational needs and employee needs is paramount today, says Janet Clarey, principal director of HR research and advisory services at McLean.

The economy may be volatile, and layoffs and ‘quiet hiring’ are beginning to trend. But most companies are still finding recruitment challenging, and post-Covid they’re turning back to hiring events for help.

Making sure all parts of an organization work together is key to running well, says Melissa Daimler, author of ReCulturing.

Talent management is one of the biggest hurdles for a fast-growing company, so the earlier you get a handle on it, the better.
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