The article reports that absenteeism in companies reached record levels in 2022, according to a barometer from Axa. 44% of employees were absent for at least one day, compared to 30% in 2019. Short-term absences are linked to epidemic waves, especially the Omicron variant. Long-term absences are due to psychological …

The article presents the results of an exclusive study by Les Echos and the consulting firm Heidrick & Struggles on the new challenges facing the boards of directors of European companies. The study reveals that the boards have become more diverse in terms of gender, nationality, and expertise, thanks to …

The article compares job searching platforms to dating apps like Tinder, and examines how they can help or hinder candidates and recruiters. It argues that job searching platforms can offer convenience, speed, and personalization, but also pose challenges such as superficiality, deception, and frustration. It suggests that candidates and recruiters …

HR tech startup that aims to humanize digital recruiting and transform recruitment experience through an intuitive and motivation-driven app. Blonk applies love matching principles to job search, using a Tinder-like interface that allows candidates and employers to swipe right or left on each other’s profiles. Blonk also uses artificial intelligence …

Can generative AI tools like ChatGPT help us communicate more effectively — and more empathically? Successful communication often relies on speaking to personality traits, cognitive styles, and identity-linked worldviews. With the right prompts, and familiarity with the right behavioral science concepts, leaders can use generative AI tools to speak more …

German family businesses, from the “Mittelstand” to BMW or Aldi, are facing a crisis of identity. They are threatened by fiscal pressure, family disputes, demographic change, and digital transformation. These factors challenge their continuity, competitiveness, cohesion, and innovation. They need to reinvent themselves and find a balance between tradition and …

The popular perception of board members as having a cushy and comfortable role is a misconception. While they may receive generous compensation for attending a few meetings a year, their responsibilities and workload have increased significantly. Rather than just passively nodding along to the CEO’s strategy, they are now expected …

The continual extension of regulatory obligations governing CSR indicators is leading this theme to take on increasing importance in companies. A development that could result, for financial directors, in a change in their mission. In the long term, they could thus become the guarantors of the “value” of the company, that is …

People keep quitting at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. New research identifies five types of workers that employers can reach to fill jobs.