The pace of change in today’s workplace isn’t just accelerating — it’s becoming relentless. From shifting workplace expectations to the rapid deployment of emerging technologies and ongoing business transformations, employees are under constant pressure to adapt. According to Gartner’s HR…
Companies, HR pros and employees around the world can use International Women’s Day as a catalyst for workplace equity. The annual recognition day is March 8, but it can be celebrated the entire month. The holiday is focused on celebrating…
Shake-ups happen all the time at work -- small and large. A fragile workforce will crack under the smallest pressures. An anti-fragile workforce will not only survive the shock, but become better for it. That is just one reason you…
Employees quit for a lot of reasons these days, but there's one that causes the most quits: bad bosses. jobsAlmost half of employees who quit their job in the past year say they actually loved their job but couldn't stand…
Coming soon to a workplace near you: The Great Stability. (Ideally, it's coming to your workplace.) New research from the Adecco Group found employees prioritize job security, fair pay and long-term stability over job-hopping. They've embraced job hugging, as we…
No matter how much you prepare, things can still go wrong during an important professional presentation. Everyone has experienced the occasional mistake, flustered feeling, or technical difficulty. When these inevitable setbacks occur, how you handle them can make or break…
In many workplaces, leaders pride themselves on having an "open door policy" as a way to encourage open communication, establish trust, and support a positive work environment. The idea is that employees should feel comfortable approaching their managers anytime with…
The road to team success is a lot like the one to hell. Both are paved with good intentions. While you mean well in all you do, some leadership tricks you use actually compromise results. That's what researchers found out…
Black History Month is just a beginning for companies to foster more inclusive behavior at work. While it's obviously a time to reflect on and/or learn about Black History in our nation, it can be a time to offer education…
When benefit plan rules and timelines aren’t clearly explained, employees often don't fully understand their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) deadlines. That's why it's important to educate them now about deadline extensions -- such as the upcoming March 15th FSA grace…
From grandmas to grandkids, you probably have several generations in your workplace. And they don't always see eye to eye. There's likely a generation gap. Even worse, 35% of employees say age or generational differences contributed to acts of incivility…
Professional networking is a crucial component of excelling in nearly any industry and job role. No matter the stage in your career, you want to establish meaningful connections with other professionals in order to grow. The Importance of Networking Working…
When it comes to your career, you want to set goals all the time - daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly ... But one of the biggest challenges is actually setting realistic and attainable goals. It can be the difference between success…
After payday, an employee flags a missing differential. HR sends the details to payroll, and the team begins retracing punches, schedules, and pay rules. By the next day, the issue has escalated to Finance because the fix now requires a…
Think your employees are extra distracted this time of year? After all, there are a lot of distractions outside of work -- the Super Bowl, Oscars, Grammys -- in these early months. In fact, sick day requests jump by 45%…
When to Use Each Employee Recognition Letter Performance Recognition Letter – Reinforce results that exceeded defined goals, closed a critical project, or delivered measurable outcomes. Milestone Recognition Letter – Mark tenure anniversaries, promotions, or role expansions tied to retention moments.…
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