By Aoibhinn Mc Bride
Despite salaries increasing by 4% on average, companies offering more paid time off and location flexibility winning the remote versus in-office workplace battle, American workers are more miserable now than they were during the pandemic.
That's according to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report. The study found that more employees are actively disengaging in the form of quiet quitting (AKA doing the bare minimum inside of contractual working hours), over half are actively looking for a new job and stress and burnout are at an all-time high.
Looking ahead
The unhappiest cohort of workers tends to be those who are younger and at the start of their careers.
One reason for this can be attributed to distance, both figurative and literal, as another study by McKinsey found that only 29% of Gen Z workers want to work remotely. Conversely, over half of millennials prefer working remotely as they have presumably already established relationships with their professional peers and have experienced in-office working pre-pandemic).
Separate research established that those at the start of their careers want their workplaces to foster a sense of community and belonging and they feared lack of proximity to more senior staff would result in them being left behind.
So what can staff do to feel included? Bryan Hancock, the global head of talent at McKinsey, has the following advice: "Having lunch with co-workers or dropping into your boss's office are valuable interactions that help you have more fun and make a bigger impact because you're more connected to all the folks that are there."
And from the employer's perspective, using in-office days to facilitate this kind of collaboration and connection is crucial.
However, if you feel that your current job has run its course for a myriad of reasons or your employer could be doing more and isn't, it could be time to look further afield for a new opportunity.
If that is the case, the Employee Benefit News Job Board is the perfect place to focus your search. It features thousands of openings in companies that are actively hiring, including the three below.
Director, Human Resources, Brookdale Santa Catalina, Tucson
Brookdale Santa Catalina is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director for its large CCRC campus in Tucson. In this role you will direct the HR department to ensure the legal compliance and effective implementation of the organization's policies, mission and talent acquisition strategy to enable high quality resident experiences and care. This entails overseeing human resources functions including, but not limited to, recruiting, new hire orientation, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave of absence administration, safety and workers' compensation administration, associate relations, recognition, training/development and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Want to know more? Additional details can be found here.
Human Resources Manager, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC, Brooklyn
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Human Resources Manager to join a team of regional HR support that facilitates all human resource processes for our retail outlets, as well as at our production site and office. This role primarily focuses on employee relations and compliance across multiple states, so knowledge surrounding a diverse array of local labor laws is a plus. You will project manage solutions to complex HR issues, manage disciplinary action and termination processes and documentation and manage the filing of all employee-related documentation. Above all, this role is a cultural pillar at Van Leeuwen, ensuring all employees feel seen, heard, and advocated for. See the full job description here.
Human Resource Generalist, Integrity Trade Services, Chicago
Integrity Trade Services is seeking an experienced Human Resource Generalist for an automotive production client. You should have at least five years' of experience in a generalist role with skills in recruiting. Additionally, you'll administer various human resources plans and procedures for designated facilities including: benefits, leave of absence requests, unemployment, etc, provide assistance and guidance to managers and supervisors on HR policies and procedures and work cooperatively with supervisors to identify and resolve issues. Apply here.
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