Tag: EX – US

Mini Retirements Gain Momentum as U.S. Workers Redesign Life Plans

The traditional idea of retirement is giving way to a more flexible rhythm of life. HSBC’s Quality of Life: Affluent Investor Snapshot reveals a growing trend of “multi retirements,” intentional breaks from work that allow people to realign their priorities,...

Gen Z Wants More Praise at Work 

Three out of four U.S. managers believe Gen Z employees crave more recognition than their older colleagues,  and not just for big wins. A new ResumeTemplates.com survey of 1,050 managers found that 76% say Gen Z workers expect more praise, while...

Meetings Don’t Need Another Agenda. They Need Energy

For years, companies have tried to “fix” meetings with better agendas, clearer purposes, and tighter time management. But a new survey from Funmentum Labs reveals that the real missing ingredient isn’t productivity or preparation, it’s energy. The numbers paint a stark...

Quiet Vacations Are the Work Hack Nobody’s Talking About

This summer, sneaky getaways are on the rise. According to a new ResumeBuilder.com survey of 1,200 full-time U.S. employees, 41% admit they’ve already taken a “quiet vacation” in 2025, and nearly as many (39%) say they’ve already done so or...

TTEC Boosts Financial Wellness for U.S. Employees with DailyPay Integration

TTEC Holdings has announced a new partnership with DailyPay to bring real-time wage access to TTEC’s U.S.-based employees, providing financial flexibility and support in an economy where every dollar counts. With the addition of DailyPay to its employee benefits suite, TTEC...

How Do Employees Really Feel About Retirement and Retention?

While most working Americans recognise the value of employer-sponsored retirement plans, fewer feel confident in their financial futures. A recent survey by Voya Financial revealed that 90% of benefits-eligible employees with a retirement plan understand the tax advantages of contributing,...

AI Usage Among Small Businesses Jumps 41% in One Year, New Survey Finds

A new survey reveals a leap in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among small businesses in the U.S., with usage soaring from 39% in 2024 to 55% in 2025. That’s a 41% year-over-year increase, showing how rapidly AI is becoming a...