Rich McEachran

3 weeks ago | itpro.com | Rich McEachran

With workplaces requiring their staff to use multiple digital tools and platforms to communicate and collaborate, workers have in some way never been more connected. On the other hand, more and more workers are feeling disconnected from their employer. According to Slingshot’s 2024 Digital Work Trends report, less than a quarter (23%) of employees feel they’re educated on what their employer is trying to achieve.

1 month ago | itpro.com | Rich McEachran

A growing number of firms are realizing that graduates don’t always make the best hires and that alternative routes to training can be just as equitable. One survey by recruitment firm Hays conducted in August 2023 found that 45% of more than 13,000 employers across 21 industries, from accounting to procurement to tech, don’t believe a university education to be important to a job application.

1 month ago | itpro.com | Rich McEachran

The average worker has to rely on a number of digital platforms, communication channels and task management systems on a daily basis. In a world of remote work, these tools are essential to keep touch with colleagues and collaborate effectively – but tools that are supposed to make life easier can just as easily feed into mental exhaustion and anxiety known as 'ping fatigue'. Facing a wave of digital notifications, workers may become overwhelmed and unproductive.

Jan 10, 2025 | itpro.com | Rich McEachran

It’s common to hear stories about job candidates going through several rounds of interviews, only to not hear back from the hiring manager. But what about new hires ‘ghosting’ employers? The term ghosting has become popularized by social media and online dating apps and refers to abruptly cutting off contact with someone without an explanation.

Oct 31, 2024 | itpro.com | Rich McEachran

New research from Deloitte shows that 72% of Gen Z and 71% of millennial workers take into account an employer’s environmental impact and policies before accepting a job from them. Furthermore, 54% of Gen Z and 48% of millennials are asking their employers to take more action on climate change. They would be willing to leave their job, and even switch industry altogether, if their concerns aren’t addressed.