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Toxic company culture is the number one reason employees quit their jobs last year. An end-of-year survey by FlexJobs found that 25% of the workforce quit in 2022 for this reason, and another one-third thought about leaving due to a toxic work environment. What is a toxic work environment? Is quitting the only option? What can you do about a toxic work culture?

Navigating the Challenges of a Toxic Work Environment What is a Toxic Work Environment? A toxic work environment features a culture where the conditions can harm the employees' well-being or safety. This can include: Bullying or harassment Discrimination Unfair or excessive workloads Lack of resources or support Poor communication or a lack of transparency Inadequate safety measures An unsupportive or negative company culture

If you find yourself in a workplace environment that...

The Generation Z population was born between 1997 and 2012, and they will profoundly impact our work world in the future. By 2025, Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce . If you’re looking to bring in more of this population, know that they differ from previous generations in what they expect from employers. This includes benefits and perks that most companies use to attract new talent. To get ready for Gen Z, here are the extras you’ll need to attract them to your company.

What to Remember When Searching for Gen Z Candidates Facts About Attracting Gen Z Candidates

As Gen Z graduates, employers will want to make changes to their benefits structure to entice this young talent to your team. The Society for Human Resource Management suggests these benefits are most important to the Gen Z population:

Health Insurance Gen Z values...

There’s something about making a list and checking off tasks that humans find innately appealing. The Harvard Business Review says , “When we write information down, or pass information along to another person, or transfer our list to some external space, we feel relieved from the need to hold onto it mentally.” How can we apply the idea of recording tasks in a daily to-do list to work to make us more successful? How can you use these lists to be more productive? We have answers and tips for using to-do lists to your advantage.

The Benefits of Using a To-Do List for Your Daily Tasks Do To-Do Lists Work?

Overall, to-do lists are effective tools for staying organized and on track with tasks and can help you feel more productive and accomplished.

To-do lists are effective ways to get things done because they provide a clear and...

Do interviews stress you out? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows nine out of 10 Americans dread something regarding the interview process. From having the jitters about meeting all those new people to being worried that you’re over or underqualified, the job interview process is stressful, and for some, downright terrifying. If you’re stressed out about New Year’s job interviews, here are some tips that can help.

Making Your Job Interview Easier for Yourself

Applying and interviewing for jobs is stressful for most people. But there are some things you can do to help ease the burden of this process:

Organize your applications. Instead of just throwing resumes down a bottomless well, carefully track the companies you’re applying to. Set up a spreadsheet that shows when and where you applied. You can use the sheet to jot down interviewer questions. You can also look...

From January to March 2022, about four million people, on average, switched jobs in this country. Pew Research says that translates into an annual average turnover rate of 30% across the board. That’s a lot of job jumping. The one thing each of these workers has in common is the need to fit in at their new position. But new people, processes, and tasks can initially overwhelm you when you take on a new job. Here’s how to fit in from the get-go.

Tips for Fitting in Quickly at a New Job You did it. You made the jump to a new job. But the first few weeks can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re trying to understand and manage with a new boss, learn new tasks, but also fit into the culture. Can you do something right up front to ease this tricky transition? Try These Tips for Fitting in at the New Job: Try to get to know your coworkers. Learn names and fun facts...

Exciting news for our company! People Plus announced today that Amy Sanderson has been appointed the new CEO of People Plus, and Amanda Huddleston has been named as President as they also take over full ownership of the company. As experienced business leaders in the staffing industry, Amy will succeed their father, and previous CEO, Ron Sanders, and Amanda will assume the role of President (formerly held by Amy). They assumed ownership on January 1, 2023. Ron will be retiring from the staffing industry after 35 successful years in the business.

Amy has been operating in a leadership role for People Plus for over 25 years. Her experience in financial and risk management in the staffing industry, along with technology expertise, has been pivotal to the success of the company. Amy is also President/CEO for Permco HR, a PEO...

Here’s what should be an obvious fact: Communication matters in the workplace. But as work has increased in complexity, effective communication has also gotten harder. In addition to working with cross-functional teams, some members of your team may be remote. You may communicate just as much in writing as you do verbally. Now there’s instant messaging, texting, and video conferencing, in addition to phone and face-to-face communication. With all these nuances in mind, you might wonder how to improve your communication skills in the New Year. Here are some tips that might help.

Four Ways to Communicate in 2023

There are four basic ways to communicate:

Verbal Nonverbal Written Visual

Each of these communication techniques has various channels for communicating. For example, during a video conference, you probably share via verbal, written, and...