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Employees want to feel a sense of belonging in the workplace. They want a space to voice their concerns, share their feedback, and be a part of their organization’s growth in a meaningful way. When employees are engaged, that engagement can help drive business results and create a more dynamic, healthier place to work.

In fact, Achievers’ 2024 Engagement and Retention Report found that 72% of employees say they would prefer a job where they feel supported and valued, compared to a job that paid 30% more but where they did not feel like they belonged.

What it comes down to is that employees want their voices to be heard, and surveys are the best way to get honest feedback from your team and improve the employee experience. The need for open communication and transparency in the workplace is growing, and it’s up to business leaders to answer the call.

But before you get started, you need to consider how to best design and manage your organization’s surveys. This guide gives you everything you need to create a winning employee survey process from delivery to action.

Continue Reading: https://www.achievers.com/blog/employee-survey/

Working from home can be amazing (can you say “zero commute?”). But when your home is also your office, separating your work life and your personal life can be a challenge. And without that separation, it can be easy for work to start spreading throughout your home and invading the rest of your life, making it hard to disengage and spend time on other things that really matter (like your family, friends, hobbies, and life).

I speak from experience. I’ve been working from home for almost four years, and while I wouldn’t change it for the world, finding the balance between getting work done and devoting a healthy amount of time and energy to my personal life has been tough. In the battle between work and home life, there have been many, many times when work has emerged victorious.

But I’ve put in a lot of effort to find a better work-at-home/live-at-home balance, and today I’m happy to report that while separating the two things can still be challenging, it’s certainly not impossible! (You can jump right to the tips here.)

Why Separating Your Work Life and Home Life Is So Important

First things first—before we talk about how to keep your work life from infringing on your personal life when you work from home, let’s talk about why, exactly, that’s so important.

Continue Reading: https://www.themuse.com/advice/work-from-home-work-life-balance

You just walked out of a job interview. You gave great answers to all the interview questions and really hit it off with the hiring manager. You nailed it! That’s great—but you’re not done yet. 

Fair or not, most hiring managers pay very close attention to whether you write a post interview thank-you email (and you’ll want a catchy subject line to go with it).

Our advice? Follow up as soon as humanly possible by writing a terrific interview thank-you note. Below, we list out tips for writing the perfect thank-you email—and provide a template to get you started.

Why send a thank-you note after a job interview

Olivia Johnson, a Muse career coach with more than 20 years of experience in the corporate world, says there’s no good reason why you shouldn’t send a thank-you note after every interview—and plenty of reasons why you should. 

Read more: https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-write-an-interview-thankyou-note-an-email-template

If there were some sort of Job Search Grammys, “Why should we hire you?” would have my vote for “Most Brazen Interview Question.” I don’t even like asking it in a mock interview, so I don’t know how hiring managers stomach it in a real one. And while it’s super tempting to return the sass with, “Well why should I work here?” I’d recommend… not doing that.

The good news is, “Why should we hire you?” is actually a really great opportunity to sum up why you’d be an awesome choice.

So why do interviewers ask this question?

A couple reasons, actually. Hiring managers might want to get your perspective on why you’re a good match for the job. Obviously, they’re trying to decipher that for themselves during the interview, but it’s also helpful for employers to see it from your angle.

Alternatively, maybe they can already see that you could do the job, but they’d like to know what you think might set you apart from all the other qualified people who applied. In other words, what makes you special?

Read more: https://www.themuse.com/advice/3-better-ways-to-answer-why-should-we-hire-you

So, you’ve got something big on your mind. Maybe you’re dreaming of changing your career path, or you’re weighing a huge business decision. Maybe you got a couple of college acceptance letters, and you’re deciding which school to attend. Or maybe it’s time to take your relationship to the next level, like proposing to the love of your life or starting a family.

Whenever we face a new challenge or opportunity, we also face the fear of failure. What if I don’t have what it takes? What if our new product line is a bust? What if she says no? Listen, whether you’re 18 or 80, we all experience doubts like these—that’s part of life! But you shouldn’t let the fear of failure hold you back from living your best life . Let’s talk about what causes the fear of failure and what practical steps you can take to overcome this fear and get on with your big goals.

What Is Fear of Failure?

Fear of failure, or atychiphobia, is the intense feeling of anxiety or danger around messing up, not measuring up, or being judged by other people for not accomplishing a goal. A fear of failure takes over when someone wants to avoid feeling shame about not getting an outcome they want or expect. We often fear the failure of one-off events or situations, but it can also hang out in the background as a general feeling of anxiety.

Read more: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/4-ways-to-fight-the-fear-of-failure

With many people still working from home and technology available at our fingertips, the lines between work and personal life are becoming increasingly blurred. Add to that, ever-increasing expectations for productivity and revenue growth, and the pressure to be available for work at all hours of the day continues to build along with it. In fact, working after hours has become so prevalent in today’s society, that 80% of workers reported working beyond their scheduled shift, with 35% doing so every day, according to a recent Monster poll.

But people need downtime — time away from their work to recharge and attend to their own personal obligations. “The most democratized thing is time,” says Barbara Palmer, a leadership coach and founder of Broad Perspective Consulting. “We all get the same 24 hours, and in that amount of time, we have to figure out how to do everything we need and want to do. If I over-index the time that I work, that time has to come from somewhere else… If everyone is consistently working nights and weekends, that means employees have to forgo rest, recovery, family and friend time, self-care, hobbies, and interests.” Without that crucial time away, employee engagement and productivity takes a nosedive, burnout becomes rampant, and absenteeism and turnover skyrocket.

So, what can employers do to help ensure employees are prioritizing work-life balance and not engaging in work during non-working hours? Implementing a “right to disconnect” rule could be a good place to start.

What Does Having the “Right to Disconnect” Mean?

First implemented in France in 2017 as part of the broader “El Khomri” law, other countries as well as companies around the globe have since enacted their own “right to disconnect” rules. As the name implies, these policies protect employees from working outside of their set hours, meaning employees do not have to respond to emails, calls, or other work-related matters during that time. It can also prohibit employers from communicating with employees outside of defined working hours, except in emergencies or for scheduling changes.

Read more: https://hiring.monster.com/resources/blog/company-policy-right-to-disconnect/

Feeling a sense of belonging at work isn’t just a perk — it’s essential for a thriving workplace. In fact, a 2023 Work in America Survey found that 94% of workers consider it very important to feel they belong in their workplace. After all, when you’re connected to and secure within your community, whether that’s with family, close friends, or colleagues, you experience that vital sense of belonging — a feeling of being at home, where your true self is welcomed and safe.

But here’s the big question: Is your organization ready to commit to creating an environment where every team member feels that they truly belong? It’s a commitment worth making. Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) research shows that employees who feel a strong sense of belonging are ten times more likely to recommend their organization as a great place to work and are genuinely enthusiastic about their jobs.

So, how do you cultivate this all-important sense of belonging within your company? Read on to discover practical strategies that can help you create a more inclusive and connected workplace.

What is a sense of belonging in the workplace?

A sense of belonging in the workplace is a profound experience of connection, security, and community that encompasses a feeling of being at home in one’s environment, free from hesitation or doubt. This sense of belonging is more than just a positive feeling; it represents the deepest measure of employee engagement and serves as a crucial indicator of an individual’s potential to thrive within an organization.

A genuine sense of belonging is a key driver of both individual and organizational success. According to AWI’s Belonging Blueprint, employees who experience a powerful sense of belonging are significantly more likely to be engaged in their roles. They are also more than twice as likely to demonstrate higher levels of productivity, resilience, and commitment to their company, as well as greater job satisfaction and enthusiasm for their work.

Read more: https://www.achievers.com/blog/sense-of-belonging-work/

Congratulations, you just made it to your tenth year at your job! Unfortunately, your boss barely took notice. You got a brief shoutout in a team meeting, and that was it. That’s a real blow to morale after a full decade of service, isn’t it? Lackluster work anniversary celebrations are an all-too-common experience for employees. Failure to recognize big milestones leads to lower morale, engagement, and retention.

There’s a lot more to recognizing employee work anniversaries than simply sending an email or giving a brief shoutout in a meeting. Creating meaningful anniversary celebrations can be done in a variety of ways — from fostering new experiences to giving meaningful gifts. Here’s a look at the true importance of recognizing employee anniversaries together with 14 great ways to celebrate anniversaries at your organization.

Read more: https://www.achievers.com/blog/work-anniversary-recognition/