In today's complex work environment, understanding your employees' wellbeing and engagement has never been more crucial. With roughly 60% of workers struggling with engagement and one in five reporting feelings of loneliness, managers need to go beyond surface-level interactions to truly understand their team members'...
Predictions about the future of work often miss the mark, not because forecasting techniques are poor, but because they fail to consider the full spectrum of possibilities, according to Deloitte's lead partner Kellie Nuttall. Historical examples demonstrate this pattern clearly: just as Christopher Columbus mistook...
The landscape of H-1B visas is undergoing significant changes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements new modernization rules effective January 17, 2025. These changes come at a crucial time when America's tech industry continues to rely heavily on imported talent, with companies like...
Recruiters today face a rapidly changing environment. The demand for top talent remains intense, while challenges such as global compliance, hybrid work models, and increasing competition make the hiring process more complex. To meet these demands effectively, recruiters must adopt advanced tools that enhance decision-making and...
In today's interconnected business world, groundbreaking research is revealing just how crucial employee happiness is for business success—especially when it comes to international assignments. A comprehensive study published in Heliyon analyzing data from over 4,000 employees across seven quarters demonstrates that happiness has a direct,...
The Global Compensation Report from Deel, a human resources (HR) and payroll platform that helps companies manage international workforces, reveals a complex tapestry of compensation trends across the globe, with significant implications for both employers and employees. The data, drawn from over 300,000 worker contracts across...
American organizations are bracing for potential shifts in economic policies, regulatory landscapes, and global trade dynamics with the current political climate. Combined with ongoing challenges such as heightened geopolitical tensions, these uncertainties demand leaders who can adapt quickly and effectively. For Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs),...
In an era where migration levels are reaching unprecedented heights, the United States continues to top the list of the most desired destinations for potential migrants worldwide. Gallup’s latest global migration data reveals that 18% of those who wish to move permanently would choose the...
A recent Gallup study revealed a startling decline in US employee wellbeing, with only 50% of employees thriving in their overall lives—a record low since measurements began in 2009. The report highlights critical challenges for workplaces, showing that efforts to prioritize wellbeing have yet to...
The San Francisco Bay Area, often heralded as the epicenter of global innovation, continues to lead the charge in technology, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. A recent conversation hosted by the Bay Area Council during APEC 2023 provided a window into the ecosystem’s evolution, its challenges,...