Remote employees were 32% more likely to feel anxious in the wake of news about layoffs and were far more concerned about getting a new manager during a reorg. And 67% said this anxiety had an impact on their productivity.
Every generation worries about the changing expectations of "kids these days." But the pandemic changed the labor market, and this new generation of young people entered with an advantage: more power and new demands.
There are instances where a particular role seems like it's best to hire an expert from outside. But there are also many benefits of hiring from within. Even if your company doesn't have the perfect candidate that suits a specific job, it doesn't mean you can't train your team to develop the skills required for a new position.
Google is indicating to ex-staffers, who got laid off while on maternity and medical leave, that they won't get paid for all of their remaining time off.