Esther Smith

Esther Smith

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  • Why 41% of Workers Would Trade a Pay Rise for Better Training

    By Esther Smith Talent and Lifecycle In a Nutshell A survey of 505 US hospitality workers found that 41% would choose better workplace training over a 5% pay rise. Among 25 to 34 year olds, that rose to 54%, making this the only age group where training beat pay. The more interesting finding is not…

  • The Death of the Ping Pong Table: Why Perks Never Solved the Real Problem

    Global employee engagement fell to 20% in 2025, the lowest level Gallup has recorded since 2020. That marks two straight years of decline.

  • Performance Review Demotivated. Bored ethnic female in casual clothes sitting at table with netbook and watching sad movie while resting at home during weekend

    Feeling Less Motivated After Your Performance Review? You’re Not Alone

    New Robert Walters research highlights growing pressure on employers to balance workforce engagement, progression expectations and cost control

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