Employee empowerment does not look the same across every organisation. Having said that, the basic goal of any empowerment programme is to give employees the autonomy and responsibility they need to resolve issues and ultimately succeed in their jobs.

Employees should not feel rushed or pressured to respond to last-minute demands; their work quality suffers, and they risk becoming Quiet Quitters as they grow increasingly overloaded with tasks. Allow employees to establish boundaries and create a safe space to discuss issues.

Here are some benefits of remote work based on research and personal experience. According to Buffer's State of Remote Work 2018 Report, the most significant benefit of remote work is the ability to work on a flexible schedule. As a remote worker, you can set your working hours.

Losing your top performers' stings. And sadly, the high turnover rates of high performers show no signs of stopping. Based on a 2022 PwC survey, 1 in 5 stated they were "very likely" or "extremely likely" to switch companies. In addition, companies can expect to lose 20% of their workers in the rest of the year due to voluntary resignation - while Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) estimates that the average cost per hire was about $4,700. 

Most of us have a gist of an unstructured interview, the type where an interviewer ‘ freestyle’ and asks whatever questions they want. On the other hand, a structured interview is carefully crafted to evaluate the candidate based on the criteria for a specific role or job. 

Are you planning to ask for a raise? If this is the case, you may be nervous. However, properly preparing before making your initiative for a raise can greatly improve your chances of success. Prepare to overcome your nerves. Discover how and when to ask for a raise so that the right people hear your proposal.

Quiet quitting is when employees do the minimum necessary at work, refusing to do anything beyond their responsibilities. This is commonly motivated by the perception that work-life balance should be prioritised. This trend has arguably grown in popularity in recent years due to the pandemic.

As the employer or HR leader, you play an important role in the layoff process. From carefully organizing layoff meetings to providing severance packages for affected workers, you also need to select and decide which employee to let go, which can present many emotional and technical challenges. As Forbes advises, companies should never allow employees to self-select to be laid off. If they do that, their best talents often choose to be laid off. 

Consider your request. Even with thorough preparation, asking for a raise is difficult. It's possible that you could have phrased your request more effectively or timed it better. Take into account how you made the request, and remember that some of the most frequent reasons major corporations decline to raise demands may have nothing to do with your performance.

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, most of us are eager to take time off work. However, a recent survey found that stress levels rise by 38% during the holidays. What factors are causing this level of dissatisfaction? And how can we use our jobs to make us feel better? Here are a few workplace wellness suggestions for a more enjoyable and stress-free holiday season.