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The Workplace Social Contract Is Broken. Now What?

PLUS: How to Work Healthier in 2025?

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Zihan Lyu
June 04, 2025

 

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INSIGHTS BY AVADO
Employee Retention: What It Means and 7 Strategies to Keep Your Best People
Employee retention is a company’s ability to keep its people over time — and it’s more than just an HR stat. It signals how well you’re creating a workplace where employees want to stick around. High retention means a stronger, more engaged team and less costly turnover.

 

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How to Work Healthier in 2025

The blurred lines between our work and personal lives demand a new approach to employee wellbeing. Forward-thinking businesses are quickly realizing that investing in their people's health is a potent catalyst for boosting satisfaction, sparking innovation, and driving stronger overall performance.

In fact, a recent EY survey reveals that successful entrepreneurs are already mastering this balance, proving that a productive and intentional mindset can lead to incredible results.

Get ready to uncover the four strategic shifts that can help your organization work healthier and smarter in 2025.

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DELOITTE INSIGHTS
Gen Zs and Millennials at Work: Pursuing a Balance of Money, Meaning, and Wellbeing

Deloitte's 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey highlights that these generations prioritize mentorship, learning opportunities, and financial security over traditional career paths. This focus on a blended career approach underscores their desire for growth in skills and wellbeing, which are essential for attracting and retaining talent in evolving work environments.

 

EXPERT OPINION

The Workplace Social Contract Is Broken. Now What?
The increasing demand for a four-day workweek by Gen-Z highlights a shift in workplace expectations, revealing a disconnect between traditional business operations and emerging workforce values. Understanding these generational needs is crucial for businesses to attract and retain young talent effectively. Companies must develop strategies to balance operational demands and worker satisfaction.

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ABM's CHRO Shares HR Leadership Lessons
Raúl J. Valentín, ABM's HR Chief, emphasizes that effective HR leadership transcends traditional policy management by understanding business operations and fostering empathy through direct interaction with frontline employees.

His insights highlight the importance of embracing varied roles to unlock one's potential, and the necessity for technology to match practical needs in a vast client network. Passion and business fluency are critical for HR professionals to effectively contribute to leadership and strategy.
Listen here

 

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