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As the new year begins and the pandemic heightens, encouraging employees to set New Year’s resolutions both personally and professionally will help them achieve a better state of mental and physical health. Studies have shown that when a person sets and sticks to a goal, their self-esteem and overall outlook on life goes up. By incentivizing employees to set New Year’s goals, your organization will create a more positive, present, and engaged workforce.

Over the last few years, remote and hybrid work models have become standard practice across industries. In fact, as of 2024, nearly 30% of all full-time employees work remotely, 63% have flexible work arrangements, and 16% of U.S. companies are fully remote. While the urgency of the 2020 pandemic may have subsided, keeping remote employees engaged, connected, and motivated remains a top challenge for HR teams and organizational leaders.

With more than 200 sessions on the schedule, the 2017 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference and Expo covers many hot topics including employee engagement and worker retention.

Compensation has always been a tough subject, but transparency and innovation can turn it into a bonding agent between employees and employers. Addressing compensation openly can lead to improved trust, satisfaction, and retention. Here are three ways to effectively discuss compensation:

Organizational change often comes with a hidden cost. According to recent research, transitions like restructuring, layoffs, or policy updates raise stress levels, harm well-being, and dampen engagement unless they're managed thoughtfully.