Resources

March 11, 2025

Sodexo named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the second year in a row

For the second consecutive year, Circles parent company, Sodexo, as been acknowledged for its exemplary ethical business practices and commitment to setting a benchmark for corporate citizenship and integrity.

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Job hugging: what it means for employers and how to re-engage your workforce

Job hugging is when employees stay put for security (not because they feel energized or growing) so retention looks healthy while engagement quietly declines. Employers can turn fear-based “staying” into real commitment by rebuilding trust and psychological safety, investing in development, and reducing daily mental load with practical work-life support that frees people to re-engage.

Silent burnout at work: signs, causes and how to recover

Silent burnout is the hidden drain where employees keep performing while their energy, focus, and motivation quietly disappear. Organizations that spot it early and reduce daily pressure with realistic workloads, recognition, strong boundaries, and practical work-life support can protect both well-being and long-term performance.

Push and pull factors in the workplace: a guide to retention

Employee retention is driven by two forces: internal “push” factors (burnout, poor leadership, stalled growth) and external “pull” factors (better pay, flexibility, stronger experience). Read how to surface push factors early through stay interviews and feedback, then build a workplace people choose with clear growth paths, supportive managers and practical work-life support that reduces friction.

Quiet cracking vs quiet quitting: the hidden burnout crisis reshaping the workplace

Quiet cracking is silent burnout: employees keep delivering while motivation, creativity, and connection quietly erode, making endurance look like engagement until it turns into disengagement or exits. Leaders can prevent it by spotting shifts early and rebuilding support through clearer workloads, stronger manager empathy and practical work-life help that reduces stress and restores energy.

Poor work-life balance: a HR leaders' checklist to spot the warning signs

Poor work-life balance is not a one-off busy week, it’s a pattern where work consistently spills into rest, driving hidden costs like absenteeism, disengagement, lower-quality output and higher turnover. HR can reverse it by spotting early signals, resetting workload and communication norms, and providing practical work-life support that gives employees real time back instead of more “wellness” programs.

Quiet quitting: what it means, why it happens and how to prevent it

Quiet quitting is when employees stay in their role but mentally disengage, doing only what the job requires. Organizations can prevent it by strengthening recognition and management habits, creating growth paths, and reducing everyday stress with practical work-life support that helps people re-engage.

Workplace amenities that boost retention

Companies that invest in meaningful workplace amenities see stronger retention, reduced stress, and higher employee engagement. When integrated into employee support programs, these offerings demonstrate a true commitment to work-life balance — making organizations places where people want to stay.