Employee Participation

"With burnout on the rise, managers must take steps to monitor workloads, maintain open communication and support employee wellbeing," said Dawn Fay, operational president at Robert Half.

Nearly half of all employees take time off for caregiving, and more than half consider quitting their jobs.

After an end to pandemic-era relief on student loans during the Biden administration, reporting of student loan delinquencies resumed Jan. 1, which will hit credit reports for missed payments beyond 90 days past due, according to new research.

Amid recent Social Security uncertainties, employers and plan sponsors might need to ramp up efforts to secure their employees' financial futures.

"Companies that prioritize flexible and hybrid ways of working will gain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top female talent," says Mark Dixon, CEO, International Workplace Group (IWG).

Training employees in time management, prioritization, and delegation gives employees strategies to break tasks down, set realistic goals, and collaborate effectively, reducing the strain of excessive demands.