The reasons employees quit today are surprising ... even for veteran HR professionals. They run deeper than better pay, more flexibility, boss hating or job dissatisfaction. According to a trio of researchers, people leave jobs -- quietly, quickly or frantically…
Many companies offer family-friendly benefits, like paid parental leave and childcare subsidies, as a sign of commitment to work-life balance and wellness. Sometimes these family-centered policies don’t address the diverse and complex needs of modern families — such as for…
Managers often struggle to coach employees for a variety of reasons. But this could be the most frustrating one: Employees don't catch on as quickly as you need them to. Even when managers pride themselves in being good coaches, they…
By now, you’ve surely heard about quiet quitting – and its obvious counterpart, loud quitting. They were trendy buzzwords, but they describe an all-too-common problem in today’s workforce: disengagement. In a time when retention is top of mind for HR…
The holiday season is the perfect opportunity for companies to celebrate successes, strengthen bonds, and foster a sense of community amongst employees. While holiday parties can provide a good time, they can expose employers to significant risks if not carefully…
Whiners. Cynics. Bullies. Complainers. They're some of the most annoying employees (if not THE most annoying). Your workplace is probably peppered with a few. And that's already too many. If you think they annoy you, realize that you aren't alone.…
Would you ever tell your employee what not to say? One company put limits on what employees could talk about in the workplace, essentially banning many sensitive topics. It led to praise, outcry, resignations and lots of banter outside the…
Employees are behaving badly more often than you realize. Many are getting away with it, research shows. But some are getting fired for it. More than 40% of employees have experienced or witnessed inappropriate, unethical or illegal behaviors in the…
With potentially widespread changes coming under a second Trump administration, HR pros have a lot to think about. The big challenge? Getting ready for policy shifts that could seriously shake up both the workforce and the workplace. What are the…
A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) can be a powerful solution to manage your organization's employee data. But that's not all it can do. In addition to serving as the central hub for employee data, an HRIS can seamlessly manage…
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…
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…
