Whether you love or hate the Academy Awards ceremonies, you have a reason to pay attention this year. That's because 2026 is the first year someone in HR will win an Oscar for their job, putting people in the right…
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The traditional 40-hour work week is a legacy system facing a modern stress test. For decades, this structure has been the bedrock of organizational design, and for many HR leaders, it remains a non-negotiable reality of their operating environment. However,…
Here's one thing that can never come too soon for employees in the workplace: recognition. In fact, employees who aren't recognized at work pretty much aren't engaged at work. Specifically, they show about a 40-point drop in engagement scores compared…
Every shift change begins in Operations – until it shows up as a payroll correction or a wage claim on HR’s desk. That’s the breaking point where spreadsheets and basic HRIS tools can’t keep pace with complex schedules, changing rates…
As a manager, it can be difficult to mold competing personalities into a cohesive team -- especially if your team is riddled with some employee egos. Unfortunately, in today's workplace, many people can't leave their egos at the door (or…
AI has delivered a myriad of solutions to the workplace. And a handful of risks. The newest: The "entry-level squeeze." Many organizations have cut back on early career positions, relying on artificial intelligence to fulfill the duties or take over…
Employee Appreciation Day is March 6th this year, and it’s one of the best opportunities to convey value, support and recognition to the people who fuel your business’s success. Now is the perfect time to plan a unique, fun and…
Equal Pay Day on March 26 carries new weight for employers this year. It’s a day to bring awareness and legitimacy to the ongoing issue of pay inequity and the gender wage gap in the U.S., and a moment for…
You need to say No, but you hate doing it. After all, your boss might think you're lazy. Or your colleague might think you're unhelpful. Your employee will resent you. Or the client will believe you don't care. Your friend…
HR data – including CVs and payroll info – appeared in four out of five cyber breaches, a recent study found. That's a wake-up call: The very systems designed to manage employee data can also expose it. Cybersecurity incidents involving…
Turns out, employees are still relatively miserable at work, regardless of where they work. Employee discontent spreads across locations -- in the office, hybrid and remote. Employee engagement -- the catchphrase that describes if they're involved and enthusiastic about work…
Company all-hands meetings present great opportunities to provide clarity and connection. For fully remote organizations, the stakes are especially high. These annual gatherings are strategic culture touchpoints -- rare occasions for leaders to reinforce alignment, belonging and shared purpose across…
Ask executives about the value of family benefits, and they nod in agreement. Ask employees whether they’re getting what they need, and alignment starts to break down. To understand why that happens, Maven Clinic surveyed more than 2,000 HR leaders…
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…
