Many employees fear that AI will eliminate their jobs. Or change their jobs. While change is very possible, elimination is less likely. In fact, one workplace researcher found that only about 3% of jobs have been lost to AI in…
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For years, companies kept changing the nameplate on the top HR job: Personnel became HR, then HR became People or Culture, then People became Talent. You get the drift. And yes, I am going to call all of them Chief…
Most HR leaders spend significant energy on benefits strategy and almost none on payroll strategy, even though payroll is the only touchpoint that reaches every single employee, every pay period. That gap is costing companies more than they realize. The…
Nearly every manager will need to give feedback to employees who aren't always onsite. More than a third of employees do some or all of their work remotely, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So you can only imagine…
FMLA eligibility usually looks straightforward: Employees need 1,250 hours of service in the prior 12 months. But the calculation isn’t always that simple, especially when bonus pay or shift differentials come into play. This well-established Sixth Circuit precedent – Mutchler…
Employers are seeing more “spray and pray” applications from job seekers who submit dozens, or even hundreds, of applications with limited assessment of whether each role is a strong fit. But this behavior is not just about impatient candidates. It…
Tired of change? Probably. Able to stop change? Not likely. With AI disrupting almost all workplaces, change is inevitable. And difficult: Less than a third of leaders actually get employees to adopt workplace changes in a healthy way, a Gartner…
Skills-based hiring calls for a new trend that will help employers and employees get hiring even closer to perfect: Job candidates are "skills flipping" -- turning what might be considered negative traits into strengths. It's causing employers to reconsider how…
Many people believe charisma is something you're either born with or you're not. Either you have a silver tongue and a commanding presence, or you're destined to fade into the background. But here's the truth: Charisma is not an exclusive…
Change has become a constant in today’s workplace. New technologies, shifting employee expectations, hybrid work and evolving business priorities are forcing organizations to adjust faster than ever and master change management. It’s no surprise that many employees are feeling the…
Most companies care more than ever about their employees' well-being. You likely offer them opportunities to reduce stress or improve their overall health. But they may not take advantage of those. This might help get more participation: Give employees more…
Balanced growth refers to personal and professional development happening simultaneously. For instance, a person may aspire to advance professionally by taking on a higher role in their organization while also prioritizing their mental well-being to grow personally. Both types of…
There's one attainable way to get employees to do their best possible work, teams to hit goals and colleagues to support your ideas. Show them all some respect. Respect from the boss is a research-proven want to improve just about…
Historical data from the last 15 years highlights a sustained upward trend in workplace overdose deaths. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 525 workplace deaths from unintentional overdoses in 2022—a 13.1% increase over the prior year and the tenth consecutive…
Candidates are increasingly using AI to strengthen their applications, draft resumes and prepare for interviews. In remote hiring environments, some are even using AI to answer recruiters' questions in real time or to have AI avatars attend interviews on their…
Employers are preparing for another benefits enrollment cycle, but new research from InComm Benefits points to a question HR should ask when choosing a spending account provider: Who will handle employees’ questions? In the study, InComm surveyed more than 300…
