In one of President Donald Trump’s first-day executive orders, his administration moved to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices when it comes to hiring and promoting within the federal government and its contractors. But this order has legs that will likely…
Hate speaking in front of a group? Aren’t receptive to negative feedback? Worried that you’ll fail? It’s OK. Really. Most leaders feel the same – at least a little – at one time or another. The bigger problem with those…
HR professionals are the linchpin for successful change management in the organization. When managing any change within an organization, your leaders need to communicate the reasons for change, create plans, manage transitions, help employees adjust, and provide training to ensure…
Politics. Love. Slacking. Many things that were once taboo are new workplace norms. Where and how we work definitely changed when the pandemic hit. But researchers are finding workplace culture may have changed the most. New Workplace Norms Take Shape…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace, streamlining administrative processes, creative ideation, team collaboration and industry-specific functions. Yet, as companies strive to implement AI effectively and responsibly, many are grappling with how best to train employees to fully harness its…
The compliance landscape is shifting rapidly right now – and throughout these changes, the focus has to be protecting the company and ensuring employee safety. To keep pace with these changes, employers may want to lean on HR technology to…
Have you heard about a newer workplace trend? Maybe not, because employees have been quiet about Hush Trips so far. Hush Trips - when employees' getaways overlap with their working hours and days, but they don’t tell you where they're…
Making the decision to terminate an individual's employment is never easy. Having a checklist to keep track of all the steps in the termination process can help you stay organized and ensure that nothing is missed in the process. And…
Team-building activities can often be met by employees with groans. The thing is, they’re effective and are needed. Employees are different people and see things in their own unique ways. This can cause conflict when working in teams. The right…
In one of President Donald Trump’s briefest executive orders, his administration put the hammer down on remote work. It'll likely have far-reaching implications that affect the private sector, possibly fueling more return to in-person work and ending remote and hybrid work initiatives.…
You don’t need a crystal ball to know that one of the toughest parts of being an HR pro is handling internal investigations. Whether it’s allegations of harassment, potential fraud, or violations of company policy, workplace investigations can be stressful…
When it comes to the morale-busting things managers say, you know some of the main offenders already. Some of them are harsh: “I don’t care what you think; I just want it done.” “If you don’t want this job, I…
As expected, President Donald Trump began his second term by issuing a slew of executive orders on Day One -- and he's issued several more since then. The Trump Administration's executive orders span several industries and cut across federal agencies,…
In one of President Donald Trump’s first-day executive orders, his administration moved to curtail most diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the federal government. It might have much larger implications, affecting private organizations and their existing and future DEI initiatives. DEI…
Good employees love what they do. And good managers know those employees could just as easily love what they do someplace else. That's important to know because you don't want to lose a good employee. Ever. Don't Lose a Good…
As organizations prepare for the year ahead, intentions are well set. Goals are established, budgets are finalized and teams bring fresh thinking to their strategies. HR leaders collaborate with other departments to align projects and objectives. For HR, part of…
