The annual chaos of open enrollment may be largely behind us, but for HR teams, the work of maximizing employee benefits is just beginning. Now, as leaders pivot to 2026 planning and strategy, they confront a crucial opportunity to drive…
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Many hires don't end up liking your company as much as you liked them when you hired them. So they leave. And that early turnover is a problem for HR. What's Up in This Episode: New Employees Experience That's why…
As a manager, you probably think you know your team really well. But it may not be enough. And that could hurt outcomes. Nearly two-thirds of managers are out of touch with their teams and how they behave, the TeamDynamics…
If you’re planning holiday celebrations for your workplace, remember this: Make them inclusive. Many employees look forward to celebrating the holiday season with their colleagues, friends and leaders in some way. But most of your employees come from different backgrounds,…
Feel like work has become stagnant or overwhelming? It's not uncommon -- especially when your workload doesn't align with your goals and motivations. In fact, to fall in love with the work you do, you need to be engaged. To…
Step onto the floor of any organization today and you’ll see a mix of generations working side by side. The Silent Generation brings legacy wisdom, Baby Boomers carry decades of experience, Gen X offers steady leadership, Millennials push for fresh…
You missed a deadline. Your team fell short on this quarter's goal. You didn't land the deal. Your boss said she was disappointed in your team's work. They aren't full-on failures. They're setbacks. And they suck. But they don't have…
Most of the people in your organization dread difficult conversations because they’re uncomfortable and unpredictable in the moment. Even worse is what can happen after the conversation. Nearly everyone wonders: Will it irreversibly damage the relationship? Will it destroy a…
Open enrollment can be a hectic time of year for HR pros and the employees you help. Add open enrollment jargon to the mix, and you can ensure confusion will flourish. Clarifying Open Enrollment Jargon So we're equipping our readers…
AI resume fraud has become a real challenge for hiring teams. What used to be easy to catch now blends seamlessly into many professional resumes. With around 6.4 million people not in the labor force but currently wanting a job,…
Imagine this: An experienced, high-potential employee resigns. Compensation was fair. Workload manageable. Career growth was available. But in the exit interview, she quietly admits: "I couldn’t work for my manager anymore." I have seen this scenario play out more times…
AI is all the rage. But it's not the only trend impacting business. HR has other trends on the horizon -- and you don't want to get blindsided. What's Up in This Episode: Trends for HR's Radar That's why in…
Does your team ever fall short of goals? Or let things fall through the cracks? Or sometimes give half the effort? The problem might be you. Even good managers do stupid things that sabotage teams. Unfortunately, managers often fail to…
Losing and replacing an employee can cost up to 150% of their salary. And most of that loss doesn’t start at the exit interview – it builds over time, when people feel overlooked or disconnected from their work. Recognition is…
You're likely knee-deep in open enrollment now. So it's the perfect time to ... ... start planning for next year. Why now? Because employees make mistakes that can affect their well-being and wallets when it comes to benefits. In fact,…
Thirty-one percent of HR professionals expect their responsibilities to grow in the next year -- yet only 13% anticipate additional funding, according to Paycor’s new report, How HR Can Thrive in a Time of Cost-Cutting & Flat Budgets. With resources…
