Second Wave Learning

We help companies attract and retain new Millennial hires through onboarding and talent development, teaching them the soft skills they need to be successful.

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" #AMC has recently partnered with #Zoom to turn certain movie theater locations into large video conferencing spaces..."

#Hybrid and #remote work options are becoming increasingly common, and these companies are taking notice #NewsWire https://t.co/zwQaCztuq6

via @TheVerge

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"Nearly 20% of those infected with #COVID currently have some form of Long COVID, a dramatic statistic..."

#Managers should keep in mind the many potential #accommodations to help these #employees remain #engaged at #work #NewsWire https://t.co/zwQaCztuq6

via @federalreserve

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"An #Adderall #shortage has become a growing concern in the #workplace -- the drug is not only used by individuals with #ADHD..."

#Millennials, who saw the most dramatic spike in Rxs during #COVID, have been hit particularly hard #NewsWire https://t.co/zwQaCztuq6

via @Digiday

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Many middle #managers are struggling to lead their teams through the #hybrid transition..."

This year, these #execs reported 40% more work-related stress and anxiety and 15% less #jobsatisfaction than last year #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @BBC

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Workers’ #financial stress is costing their companies too, as these employees are more likely to skip work, lose #motivation, have interpersonal issues, or even #quit..."

#Whitecollar #workers aren't immune to $$ issues #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @financialpost

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"The building security company who created the “ #backtowork barometer” during the pandemic reported a post-Labor Day spike in #office occupancy..."

The numbers have since dipped -- when will we finally see “the #newnormal"? #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @business

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Despite a looming #recession, #layoffs were near historic lows in October, with #employers choosing to instead cut #perks..."

It’s easier to do pretty much anything than spend years #hiring and #training #employee replacements #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @voxdotcom

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"One organizational development professional's take on Musk's #TwitterTakeover may have put it best: “Good #leaders don’t have to email #employees to tell them that they are expected to work hard...”

Read more in our latest #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @guardian

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"College students expect to make $103,880 in their #firstjob, but the average #startingsalary is actually only $55,260..."

#Hiring managers will need to contend with this disconnect when negotiating offers with recent graduates #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @clever

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Working in a 2nd #language is becoming increasingly common as companies hire more #international talent #remotely..."

Working in a non-native language can be challenging -- managers should seek to bridge language gaps #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @Digiday

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"81% of #workers report that they will look for workplaces that support #mentalhealth, a key insight for employers considering whether to implement new #wellness initiatives..."

These benefits can make-or-break #recruitment campaigns #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @APA

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Among both #jobseekers and #employers, the demand for fully #remote roles has declined precipitously from Aug into Sept..."

Is this the start of a #seasonal trend, or a reversal of a long-term shift towards remote work? #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzI4DV

via @Flexa_Careers

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Professionals spend over 1/3 of their working hours in #meetings and, despite causing #burnout, there are no signs that this is declining..."

Rethinking what percentage of the #workday is dedicated to meetings is long overdue #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzI4DV

via @otter_ai

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"The gap in starting salaries between #bachelors and #masters #degrees has shrunk to the smallest on record..."

The growth in alternative #postsecondary certs and a tight #labor market have gradually eroded demand for MAs #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @business

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"'Productivity paranoia' arises when leaders fear that #productivity is falling due to employees not working when #WFH..."

#Managers should pivot from worrying about whether employees are working to helping them #prioritize and #focus #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzpVpN

via @WSJ

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Workers are switching between more apps and software than ever, and the sheer number of programs is pushing some towards #burnout..."

Companies deployed 89 different apps on average last year -- but is it a reason to #quit? #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @business

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Despite coming under fire in recent years, #unpaid internships still make up nearly half of all #internship opportunities..."

Certain fields and industries are particularly susceptible to pricing out lower-income #students #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzpVpN

via @AP

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Are #remote #managers who have entered #leadership roles since the #pandemic missing critical #softskills?"

Organizations that properly support remote #workers should have no issue training both #employees and managers alike #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @Digiday

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"The share of US adults who took at least a week-long #vacation in the prior year has risen by 13 percentage points since 2021, but the majority of #workers are actually still working during their time off..."

Learn more in our latest #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @WSJ

[Second Wave Learning @2ndWaveLearning]

"Creating #benefits plans that appeal to a wide variety of #employees is a key way that companies can cater to a generationally diverse #workforce..."

The concerns of #younger employees differ from those of #older employees #NewsWire https://t.co/x1ahKzHwOn

via @wef