How Many Hours Did You Work Last Week?
The European Average Is 35.9
By the time an employee in the Netherlands closes their laptop on Friday afternoon, their counterpart in Türkiye has worked an additional 10.5 hours that week. Over the course of a year, that adds up to roughly three extra months of work.
Job Hugging, Where Employees Are Staying Put Instead of Moving On
In recent years, employee experience has largely been discussed through the lens of engagement, belonging, and the search for meaning. Today, another priority has become just as important: the need for stability.
What Is a Portfolio Career?
Career Is No Longer a Single Ladder, but a Portfolio of Experiences
For many years, career success was mostly viewed as a linear path, often compared to climbing a ladder. Moving up in the same field, advancing within the same function, earning titles in sequence, and showing an uninterrupted career path on a resume were seen as key signs of a strong professional profile.
FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete Is The New Concern for White-Collar Employees
For white collar employees, the concern is no longer limited to falling behind the agenda. Today, many professionals are also worried that their field of expertise, role, or skill set may lose relevance.
The Role of HR in Companies Is Being Redefined
Ryan Breslow, the CEO of Bolt, said the company laid off its entire HR team during a restructuring process. He also claimed that some problems disappeared after this decision, sparking a wider debate in the global business world about the role of Human Resources departments.
The EU Pay Transparency Directive Will Come Into Effect in June 2026
For many years, compensation policies have been one of the least transparent areas within organizations. That is now starting to change.
Is “Career Cushioning” Making a Comeback?
There was a time when fulfilling defined responsibilities within a standard 9-to-5 work schedule was considered enough. Then came the great resignation, which pushed more radical career decisions into the spotlight.
Technology Is Not Enough for Productivity
In recent years, many organizations have rapidly placed AI on their agenda. New tools have been implemented, integrations have been made into existing systems, and teams have started using these technologies.
Employees Are Not Feeling Well
According to the Global Talent Trends 2026 report published by Mercer, the percentage of employees who feel well and are thriving at work has dropped from 66% to 44% over the past few years. This sharp decline marks one of the lowest levels of employee experience in recent years and signals an important inflection point for organizations trying to achieve sustainable performance.
Are Layoffs Really Driven by AI?
In recent times, one of the most common explanations for layoffs has been the rise of AI and productivity gains. However, the data behind this narrative suggests the need for a more balanced perspective.
Trust Brokering and the New Role of Workplaces in an Age of Polarization
Trust has long been a topic of discussion in the business world. Today, however, trust is no longer viewed just as part of corporate reputation.
At Davos 2026, Instead Descriptions, Human Value Is Being Redefined
Davos 2026 became a clear turning point for conversations about the future of work. Global uncertainty, artificial intelligence, and sustainability came together to shape shared conclusions about white collar roles.
Inequality Is The Most Interconnected Global Risk
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 frames inequality not as a disruption confined to a single domain, but as a central point of vulnerability where multiple global risks converge. For the second consecutive year, inequality stands out as the risk most strongly interconnected with other global risk categories.
A Trust Crisis in Hiring Driven by Ghost Job Postings
A year ago, ghost job postings were being discussed as an emerging issue. At the time, they were largely treated as a temporary problem that disrupted the candidate experience.
The Invisible Barrier Beneath the Glass Ceiling, The Broken Rung
