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Inside the Harris Poll's Inaugural Canadian Survey
From Quiet Vacations To Coffee Badging, The Surprising Reason More People Are Lying At Work
Talking Politics At Work A Non-Starter For Most Younger Voters
How good leaders show, not tell
CEO's politics a deal-breaker for 40% of Gen Z and millennial employees, study shows
Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest trends in business, culture, and more.
Senior leaders are up to 12x more likely to be psychopaths - how to spot an abusive boss
Fertility benefits are a must for attracting millennial talent, even in industries other than tech
Most tipped employees would give up tips for higher pay: survey
To avoid a summer slump, some employers offer flexible work policies
"Quiet Vacationing" is the new holiday trend at work
It's a summer of playing hooky: feeling pressured not to take their earned vacation, Americans are finding a loophole
Today's Working Parents Need Better Support From Their Employers
Poll ranks reputation of Chicago’s major companies
Disney’s reputation is on the mend with Republicans after Florida feud
America's most nonpartisan companies
How DEIB can reduce neurodivergence stigma at work
Boeing isn't grounding airline reputations
X vs. Nvidia: A tale of two tech reputations
Millennials call it ‘quiet vacationing,’ but it’s really remote work gone wrong—and it’s CEOs’ worst nightmare
Corporate cancellation might not be permanent
Companies ride a red wave ahead of election
Price increases take a bite out of companies' reputation
The 2024 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings
Quiet vacationing: why workers are sneaking off on holiday without telling their boss
The 2024 Axios Harris Poll 100
Your employees are afraid to take PTO, but a third are playing hooky from work anyway
Millennials are ‘quiet vacationing’ rather than asking their boss for PTO: ‘There’s a giant workaround culture’
Mothers cannot work without child care, so why aren't more companies helping?
US Businesses Are Way More Optimistic Than Consumers, Poll Finds
Respondents are split on whether religion and faith belong in DE&I initiatives, HR Brew/Harris Poll survey finds
Besides keeping data safe, this emerging tech could be a key trust builder for businesses
How Google is harnessing AI to manage talent and cut costs - and what it means for consumers
85% of people believe lifelong upskilling will be the new norm, but barriers still remain to make it a reality, according to new ETS/Harris Poll research
Brief • 2 min Read
The nature of retirement is evolving
Most HR pros say companies are likely to expand, not reduce, fertility benefits
Brief • 5 min Read
What's in a Name? For Workers of Color, It Can Be a Liability to Their Career
Name bias at work is real and employees of color are most impacted by it
Over a third of American workers would consider quitting if their CEO's politics don't align with their own
1 in 5 Gen Zers haven't had a single conversation with someone over 50 in their workplace in the last year, LinkedIn research says
It's not just 'woke.' These are the most polarizing words in America
'Ultrawealthy' Gen Xers are proving more resistant to returning to the office - but Gen Z and millennials are making it a priority
Return-to-Work Policies Devolve Into a Toxic Cultural Flashpoint
Majority of Americans View Working Remotely as a Career Risk
The 'Super Bowl flu' will soon hit millions of employees - it could cots businesses more than $6 billion
Quiet workplaces are problematic. Here are 3 ways to fix them.
Gen Z has no idea how to interact with their coworkers - and it could cost them a promotion
Managers' latest complaints about Gen Z: They lack soft skills and have unrealistic workplace expectations
Each generation thinks they hold the power in the office - but it's Gen X "quietly shifting" the future of work
Workers of all generations agree on one thing: They have no idea what the right rules at work are anymore
Mapped: America's new business hotspots
Companies rush to define DEI
Brief • 3 min Read
NFL Digital Broadcast Rights Likely to Create Winners and Losers
LIV Fans Lean Left, While CFB Is Most Conservative: Harris/Sportico Poll
'Stupid people work here' and other red flags I encountered at my toxic job
Op-ed: Elon Musk is wrong. DEI needs to remain front and center in 2024
Corporate Crises - and Reputational Recovery - Have Changed
Gen Z may be on track to kill middle management
Most HR pros see disconnect between their job title and the actual work they do
Michelle Larson and Will Johnson: Chicago's Museum Campus is the key to revitalizing the Loop
AI and more drive soaring US technophobia - Congress, corporations must act
The Incredible Connection Between Consumer Loyalty And Climate Responsibility
Gen Z Is Leveraging Their Employee Power
Men in HR still command higher pay, titles than women colleagues
How JFK's Pollster Turned Into An Advisor To Top CEOs
Nearly a 3rd of American workers say they go to therapy to cope with their toxic bosses, new survey finds
If you do any of these 9 things, you might be a toxic boss
6 Steps To Improve Communication With Employees
The Workplace is Becoming More Political as Gen Z Comes of Age
Why Poor Onboarding Experiences Can Lead To New Hires Not Showing Up On Their First Day
Hiring managers could be alienating older job applicants with automated HR tools
Purpose strategy cultivator, Carol Cone, on the power of purpose to boldly drive business success
Brief • 5 min Read
Is Music Starting to Sound The Same?
Brief • 1 min Read
Majority of Americans Find GM's Offer to UAW to be Fair
Brief • 2 min Read
Chicagoans get creative in rethinking dormant office space
UAW reports "significant progress" in negotiations with Detroit Three
Better Ways to Support a Colleague with Breast Cancer
Workers are the unhappiest they've been in 3 years - and it can cost the global economy $8.8 trillion
Zillennials, notorious for work-life balance demands, search for something widely desired
US wage growth is finally outpacing inflation. Many Americans aren't feeling it.
Let's (not) keep it professional
Twitter Users Don't Want To Call It X - Inside The Platform's Marketing Challenge
Why C-suite execs need to stay ahead of the news cycle
New Research Shows Social Media Is The Driving Force For Business Intelligence Among Most Organizations
3 Ways To Maximize Your Organization's Ongoing Impact
Almost Half of Americans See Automation Replacing Their Jobs
Employees say corporate claims of ESG progress are baloney according to a new survey, and boards had better pay attention
Harris Poll: Remote work continues to threaten the downtown economy, but could spur growth in Chicago's suburbs
Communication Is Key: 3 Ways To Enhance Your Emails
What Airbnb learned after a year of letting employees work from anywhere
Rookie managers make nearly half of female employees want to quit
Nearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds
The pros and cons of taking a 'workcation'
Brands, you're doing Pride allyship wrong
Organized Labor Is Having a Moment. Americans' Views Are Complicated.
Brief • 3 min Read
Millennials lead American optimism for the future
Google's CSO Kate Brandt on How AI Can Accelerate Climate Action
Applying for jobs and not hearing back? Indeed wants to boost your search, Netflix-style
Recruitment Strategies Should Target New Grads And Entry-Level Hires