The Workplace Etiquette Industry is Booming…Why?

Some employees are struggling with the return to office. Now… the workplace etiquette industry is booming

As companies navigate the transition back to office work post-pandemic, they face a new challenge: employees who have forgotten workplace etiquette or never learned it in the first place. With the surge in demand for workplace etiquette training, more than 60% of companies plan to implement such courses this year, according to a survey by Resume Builder. This trend reflects efforts to ensure productivity and maintain a positive work environment in the hybrid work era.

Anne Chertoff from Beaumont Etiquette notes a 100% increase in companies seeking etiquette training over the past two years, highlighting common issues like inappropriate office conversations, messy workspaces, and confusion over proper attire for Zoom calls. The importance of workplace etiquette extends to social media, where platforms like TikTok and LinkedIn offer tips and advice, particularly valuable for Gen Z workers entering their first jobs amidst disruptions caused by the pandemic. In a world where soft skills are increasingly vital, mastering workplace etiquette is key to professional success.

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Job Openings plateaued at the start of 2024

Job openings have remained at 8.9 million since the start of February, down from 12.2 million in March 2022. Throughout January, the job opening rate remained at 5.3%; however, job openings increased in manufacturing, with 82k new jobs, and decreased in private educational services, with -41k job openings.

Rates of getting hired and leaving your job remain unchanged in 2024

With job openings plateaued, the number of hires and total job separations remained at 5.7 million and 5.3 million at the end of 2023. Within separations, more people quit in information technology industries but less in real estate and rental.

Labor Productivity grew more in Q4 of 2023 – higher than 2024

Labor productivity increased by 3.2 percent in the final quarter of 2023 – with labor output rising by 3.5 percent and growing workers’ hours by 0.3 percent. From the same quarter a year ago, labor productivity increased by 2.6 percent, with a 3.6 percent increase in hourly compensation.

The savings rate remains lower at the start of 2024 compared to pandemic levels.

Personal savings stay significantly below the prepandemic 2019 average of 7.4%. During the pandemic, the U.S. average consumer held excess savings, increased saving rates, and fiscal stimulus packages. Today, the personal saving rate remains at 3.8% in 2024, with consumers spending more of their disposable income.

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