Employee Participation

Older employees have seen an average reduction of just under one hour per person per week, while younger employees have reduced their hours by nearly two hours.

Eighteen percent said they felt most pressure to conform when sharing personal beliefs or values at work, like political views, sexual orientation, or religion.

"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.