From economic shifts and disruptions to workplace practices and culture, today’s corporations are juggling time, attention and resources. Fortifying the safety and security of our employees ranks high among these priorities. The good news is that 79% of employees feel…
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Is it noisier than it used to be at work? Probably -- and you can thank Loud Laborers. More than 75% of employees have worked with a Loud Laborer, according to research from Monster. But the real problem for HR…
In June the Republican party moved to deny any Pentagon funding for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) programs. Shortly after that a Supreme Court decision banned affirmative action programs in college admissions. There’s an undeniable reality to face: DEIB…
There’s an emerging mental health treatment on the rise that HR needs to keep on their radar: Ketamine-assisted therapy. If you think psychedelic mental health treatment sounds like a faraway idea, think again: It’s already happening. And it’s going to…
Keeping workers engaged and purpose-driven is an important part of HR's job, but so is avoiding legal risks related to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity Act and more. In an episode…
We talk so much about keeping Gen Z and Millennials happy, it seems we've lost sight of the older generations at work. Who cares about keeping Gen X and Baby Boomers engaged, satisfied and excited about work? We all should.…
We know that 2023 was the “year of the worker” – with new NLRB regulations and a competitive market, workers had the upper hand. And, as a result, employers were scrambling to find and keep the best talent. Now, the…
Whether it's an HRIS or a human capital management system, most organizations are happy with their HR software. But there are enough HR pros out there who are unhappy with their tech to keep Patrick Sayers busy. Sayers is the…
The recent passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein at age 90 marks the end of an era in American politics. For over 30 years, Feinstein served as a pioneering female voice in Congress and a role model for women in leadership. …
HR executives and managers need look no further than to the World Cup to find effective ways to build cohesive teams. French National Team Coach Didier Deschamps' approach to leadership exemplifies the power of connection and how it can help…
Nearly 81% of HR leaders have explored or implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions within their organizations, according to a recent survey from Gartner. But if you’re not AI-savvy, you may wonder what AI tools are available – and how they…
After a historic rise in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, the death of DEI feels close these days. That's especially close to heart for HR professionals, who helped increase DEI initiatives since the pandemic. Access to DEI programs jumped…
After a three-year hiatus, student loan repayments are officially starting up again this month. That means nearly 44 million out of 161.5 million working Americans will begin paying back their student loans as of October 1. And, with a collective…
By now, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t a distant dream – it’s a reality, and it’s taking the workplace by storm. But with this great new power comes great responsibility: From managing usage to mitigating bias, company leaders must develop best…
Like it or not, AI is here to stay -- and will continue to grow in the workplace. More than a third of companies use AI in their businesses already, and another 42% report plan to use AI in the…
While tech layoffs get headlines, stubborn labor shortages remain. As of June, there were just 0.6 adults looking for work for the 10,000,000+ job openings in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics -- a number that has…
