Looking Back, Looking Forward
HR leaders explain how the lessons of the last few years have made their organisations more agile than ever before. By Simon Kent In the last few years, HR has…
Employee Engagment
A Tough Year for Worker Confidence
COVID-19 left its mark on employee sentiments around job security in 2020.
By Larry Basinait
As the rollercoaster of 2020 came to an end, the results of the Worker Confidence Index (WCI) followed suit. The year started with the U.S. unemployment rate reaching its lowest level in nearly 50 years while the stock market soared at an all-time high. But once the pandemic hit critical mass in March, the economy was plagued with job losses, high unemployment, and nationwide lockdowns.
