You're a smart leader. You don't make dumb writing mistakes, right? Or do you? Here's the problem with management and writing: Most great managers didn't get there because they were great writers. But, if you lead, you need to write.…
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If you've been in HR more than a minute, it's likely you have several generations in your workplace -- employees from 18 to 78. Some love Beyoncé. Others love the Beatles. Some are into N/As. Others love highballs. And in…
Reverse mentoring is an innovative approach where the traditional roles of mentor and mentee are switched. In this setup, younger employees or those at lower organizational levels mentor senior executives or employees. This counterintuitive practice, which has gained more traction in…
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) manage payroll, benefits and compliance -- lightening the load that pulls HR into admin work. That shift gives HR more bandwidth for talent strategy and business planning. As of 2025, roughly 208,000 businesses - 17% of…
Leave the worst work behaviors at the door. And remind your employees to do the same. From gossiping and flirting to sarcasm and cursing, many people are sick of how their colleagues behave. When employees -- and their leaders --…
Employees have had the advantage in the workforce for years. Finally, new research indicates that HR professionals and their employers have regained the upper hand. Nearly two-thirds of HR leaders believe the balance of power is returning to employers, according…
The latest workplace shooting in Manhattan puts workplace safety -- and HR's responsibilities -- in the forefront. Again. Hopefully, you never face a similar tragedy in your workplace, but unfortunately, workplace violence and deaths are on the rise, and employee…
In the face of current or looming economic uncertainty, HR and leadership teams are being asked to do more with less, placing every expense -- including rewards and recognition (R&R) programs -- under a microscope. However, as cost pressures rise,…
HR’s influence at the top is growing, but outside the C-suite, trust is harder to earn. Research from Sapient Insights Group reveals an HR credibility gap that risks delaying technology funding and AI adoption across companies. While 62% of business…
Do you get your jam on every day -- or some days -- at work? Well, if you're going to listen, you might as well listen to some of the top music for productivity. But music at work isn't just…
As AI reshapes the workplace, HR professionals find themselves at the intersection of innovation and accountability. From hiring and promotions to compensation and terminations, artificial intelligence is increasingly involved in decisions that define careers. In response, lawmakers worldwide are introducing…
On July 26, 2025, the ADA 35th anniversary marks a milestone for disability rights. To this day, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in many aspects of public life, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and…
You've seen the kiss cam scandal. And you've probably thought of how it affects HR. After all, one of the culprits involved in the extramarital affair caught on camera and called out at a Coldplay concert was the head of…
When bad news hits a workplace, employees tend to panic - or at least grow deeply concerned. It can be the worried anticipation after an email calling for a “mandatory company-wide meeting today at 4.” Or the hushed conversations surrounding…
When you're networking or engaging with other professionals who might present valuable opportunities, there never seems to be enough time for a long-winded introduction. That's why it's crucial to have your personal elevator pitch. It's your personal brand in a…
Look around your workplace. Or your employee roster. Pick out the employees who you think are the best. Then take a different look to find your hidden potential. Those are the people who don't stand out right away, but they…
