As a leader, you want to be a straight-talker. No sugarcoating, exaggerating or minimizing. But there’s a fine line between straight talk and a toxic tone. Some seemingly innocent phrases can have a negative impact on everything from morale and…
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More than 44 million U.S. workers quit their jobs last year, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This accounts for about two-thirds of total separations and underscores the need for employers to rethink their employee retention strategies. Voluntary turnover…
A party at the office is a great way to celebrate the year. Usually filled with food and games, these events develop and strengthen relationships between colleagues and build a better overall team dynamic. But sometimes, employees forget that the…
There's been a lot of talk about the backlash against DEI, but not much discussion on what was missing or how it could have been improved to create the change it aimed for. Somewhere lost in those discussions was the…
Why do we make dumb decisions sometimes -- ones we regret after they've played out? The answer is this reassuringly simple: No one’s perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. Great leaders -- from front-line managers to the CEO -- try new things…
Job applicants have many things they look for in a company, such as remote/hybrid preference or health benefits. They also want to develop their careers and advance within the company. Companies that offer a learning and development (L&D) initiative as…
If you’re trying to find the best HR tech vendors for your small business, you’re in the right place. With so many new options out there, it can be tricky to figure out which tools will actually help your business…
Don't let your DEI efforts die. Many companies have left their once-thriving DEI initiatives on life support. In fact, DEI roles are getting cut from companies almost twice as fast as non-DEI roles, according to research from Revelio Labs. And…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping industries far beyond the tech sector -- and it's creating a promising job market for AI talent. As we examine the current state of the AI hiring market, it's clear that we're witnessing nothing…
Perhaps the one thing in the universe that travels faster than light ... is bad news. And the only thing worse than hearing bad news is delivering bad news. Every manager has to do it at some point. And doing…
Ever feel like Gen Z talks gibberish? Or do you struggle with Gen Z slang and emojis? You aren't alone. Even some Gen Zers don't always understand what their contemporaries are saying or what they're trying to express via emoji.…
HR budgeting season is coming into the home stretch, making it time to consider: Will your budget for next year be a rock-solid financial roadmap that helps your organization effectively allocate resources and prioritize objectives? Will it provide ample opportunities…
Job fairs and dedicated employment hotlines can make the job application process more accessible for people with disabilities, thus attracting a broader, more diverse talent pool. What are you doing to create job opportunities for people with disabilities? Why You…
Your employee well-being plan is outstanding, right? So why aren't employees using it enough? It's likely bruised or broken in some ways. How do we know that? Since the pandemic, two-thirds of organizations have introduced new well-being offerings -- from…
The rise of remote and hybrid work models has transformed today’s modern workplace and presents significant challenges for multistate employers, particularly when it comes to compliance and managing employee handbooks. Staying up to date with constantly changing labor laws is…
If you're considering a new Human Resources Management System (HRMS) platform, you're not alone, according to new research from Sapient Insights. According to the 27th Annual HR Systems Survey Report, 10% of respondents said their company has already decided to…
