#employee-well-being

#employee-well-being

The landscape of employee well-being has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with 2025 marking a pivotal moment where organizations are recognizing that workforce wellness is no longer a nice-to-have benefit but a fundamental business imperative. As companies navigate the post-pandemic world, understanding and prioritizing employee well-being has become essential for maintaining competitive advantage, ensuring productivity, and creating sustainable business growth.

AT&T CEO John Stankey recently sent a headline-making memo to employees, doubling down on the organization's return to office (RTO) policy and highlighting a transition away from a "familial" employer-employee relationship rooted in loyalty and tenure toward a culture of performance metrics and contribution. The memo also acknowledged a drop in overall employee engagement, despite a high percentage of workers who said they felt committed to their work. This memo brings up two important points leaders must consider.

A lot of research seems to show that pay-for-performance does improve performance. But what this research has not taken into consideration is that more complex jobs (for example, demand expertise knowledge, the processing of a lot of information, and problem solving) and that offer more autonomy in decision making (for example, managerial roles) are remunerated at higher levels and tend to be remunerated based on meeting performance targets (for example, bonuses).

The Great Resignation served as a wake-up call for employees and employers alike, highlighting the need for better work conditions and prioritizing employee well-being.

A newly released report from ezCater surveyed 1,000 U.S. employees who work in an office setting and remotely. It found that 80% of employees feel more engaged at work when they have friends at the office.

Vacations do indeed increase employee well-being after returning to work, with positive effects lasting longer than previously thought; however, they must be done right.

EA's upcoming Battlefield title has faced serious challenges including culture clashes, escalating budgets, and major disruptions, causing employee stress and fears of not meeting launch expectations.

Master's Transportation is actively hiring for a variety of manufacturing and automotive service roles, including Mechanical Engineers, Automotive Manufacturing Technicians, Quality Control Technicians, Production Supervisors, Automotive Technicians, Transportation Coordinators and Maintenance and Grounds Technicians.

This year’s Best Workplaces list exemplifies organizations that have successfully created a supportive and engaging environment, prioritizing employee welfare even during turbulent times.

Reaching out to external sources for new ideas, resources, and inspiration consistently predicted employee creativity, demonstrating boundary spanning’s dual role.

I think we should let the French go to a two-day work week and then kick their ass internationally. There's no such thing as a work week anymore anyways on a digital economy.

Change readiness is shaped by both preparedness and willingness, as individuals navigate the complexities and uncertainties of evolving workplace environments.

Good office space planning isn't just about where desks go. It's about making sure your team can work efficiently, feel comfortable, and stay productive.