For an organization reevaluating its benefits offerings, wellness is a common area of focus and an opportunity to build a competitive advantage. Ensuring employees feel and do their best physically, emotionally and mentally goes beyond improving job performance. Our personal…
With five generations now in the workforce, companies are managing employees with a wider range of perspectives and experiences than ever before. Expert and seasoned Traditionalists are working past retirement age while digitally-savvy Gen Z enters the job market. This…
Annual review season is here, but are performance reviews all they’re cracked up to be? More and more, leaders and workers alike are questioning the effectiveness of performance reviews, and whether they may be doing more harm than good. The…
By now, most HR pros realize that introducing gamification doesn’t mean hooking up PlayStations and calling it a day. Instead, gamification means using learning management software (LMS) or any other eLearning tool to stimulate training by converting work activity into…
We talk so much about well-being in the workplace, you'd think everyone would be well enough. But talk is cheap, and many organizations are more guilty of well-being washing than support. Well-being washing -- when companies and their leaders champion…
The events of the last three years have shaken up the world of work. The cumulative effects have placed significant reconsiderations in employees’ heads – why they join and remain within a business. The model of how, where, and when…
Since its establishment on July 2, 1965, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been committed to its mission of eradicating workplace discrimination, both on an individual and systemic level. However, the EEOC's recently unveiled 2022-2026 strategic plan highlights a…
It’s no secret that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has been a hot topic in 2023, with some employers pushing for an increased focus, while others tout the “Death of DEI.” No matter where you fall when it comes to…
Conflicts are a part of life, so they are never going to just totally disappear. In the workplace, conflicts can be distracting and frustrating. They can prevent employees from developing to their full potential. On top of that, they can…
Shift shock occurs when there's a surprise disconnect between a new hire's expectations for their employee experience and what happens after they start working for an employer. Shift shock, and the feelings of regret that follow, are what's driving a…
If a list of magic solutions for solving today’s toughest hiring challenges existed, a skills-first approach would be at the top. Finding, attracting, and retaining talent is more difficult now than it has ever been. The pandemic, the skills gap,…
Having difficult conversations at work is uncomfortable for pretty much everyone. However, working through disagreements and sensitive topics constructively presents opportunities to align expectations and strengthen relationships. How we approach tense talks says a lot about our communication style and…
“Weather the storm” is a typical response to IT initiatives -- and most recently to onboarding AI -- by those who conduct daily human resource operations. More experienced HR team members will remember a history of significant technology changes, more…
In today's dynamic and ever-evolving workplace, employee relations has emerged as a critical function for organizations seeking to foster a productive work environment. Capital Blue Cross Employee Relations Strategist Ryan Gaither has navigated complex workplace investigations and conflict management situations,…
In the latest change to X – formerly known as Twitter – the platform has unveiled “X Hiring,” a job-searching feature to rival LinkedIn. X Hiring was launched and made available to verified users in August. However, X has now…
You've worked hard, demonstrated your skills, and climbed the corporate ladder to reach an executive position. As a woman in a leadership role, you're part of a growing trend. However, the path to the top is not always smooth for…
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