Congratulations! You were an employee. Now you're the new boss. You can stop the celebration because this is where it gets complicated. It’s a challenge for most managers: What do you do when people who used to work with you…
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Employees have increasingly become detached from their work, many holding on by a thread. Gallup researchers coined it the Great Detachment some time ago. And, as HR pros, you've likely experienced it before and now. What is The Great Detachment?…
Technology is evolving fast – AI, cloud computing, and automation have become common tools. These innovations have changed how teams function and helped boost efficiency. But the changes have also added a layer of complexity to management. That’s why 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…
"What did you do last week?" Whether you've been HR for a minute or a lifetime, do you think that's a good way to manage and measure performance? It's how the federal government recently decided to handle performance management. The…
Leaders depend on team members as much as they depend on you. The productivity, innovation and personality of leaders can create a culture of trust in a team and drive success. And if employees feel like they're part of a workplace…
Compensation conversations can be awkward, even for seasoned HR professionals. Most employees don't relish the experience either. Why? Talking about money is weird -- not just during pay conversations. Isn't it a strange dance when the check shows up at…
Holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween are celebrated at work almost universally here in the States, and many companies take advantage of other holidays to give employees a day off, a free meal or other gifts. But what about Employee…
HSA employee benefits are transforming how HR professionals support their workforce. According to external data sources InComm cites in their survey, the average family misses out on nearly $800 in annual tax savings because of misconceptions surrounding Health Savings Accounts…
With a new administration introducing significant policy shifts, the need for strong documentation is more critical than ever. Having a paper trail is incredibly important, especially when it comes to protecting the company from future legal trouble. It can be…
When employees or whole teams fall short, we often blame a skills gap. But how do you know if it really is a gap? And how do you fill the gap if it exists? What's Up in This Episode: Finding,…
Elections and inaugurations may be over for now, but you likely still hear political discourse in the workplace. And it might not be pretty. Political conversations can make people uncomfortable. Worse, politics can actually have an impact on business. In…
With tax season in full swing, your employees may be sifting through shoeboxes full of receipts in an attempt to identify and organize qualified health savings account (HSA) expenses as part of their tax filing. But the more likely scenario…
Hindsight is worth its weight in gold and keeps us from repeating our mistakes. So you might find yourself saying, "If I only knew then what I know now ..." Take a moment and think about it. What do you…
Just the mere mention of these three little words – team-building exercises – and you might make some people cringe and call out sick. But experts agree: Team-building efforts can be successful when they're done right. In particular, one study…
Regular employee evaluations are a great way to gauge an employee’s progress, praise their accomplishments and collaborate on goals to improve performance and help achieve company objectives. Benefits to doing employee evaluations include improved communication and job satisfaction, which translate…
