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,…
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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…
Sounds innocent enough, but "Quiet Cutting" is a people management trend you want to avoid. Some claim Quiet Cutting is a strategic, compassionate way to right-size or right-fit an organization: You -- or other staff leaders -- reassign employees, expecting…
Companies need to stay on top of industry trends to keep ahead of the competition. That’s especially true now, as it feels like new technological advancements are being made every week. But how can they do that? Through continuous employee…
HR is not easy. So why do it? It's something to consider when you're new to HR. Seriously, do you need to face all the complexities of HR? After all, in HR you have to hear about injuries that are gross,…
This year at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women, we were honored to hear former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern share profound insights from her globally lauded premiership. Ardern made history as the world's youngest female head of government when…
Employee engagement. Company culture. Turnover, retention, burnout, etc. These, and many other buzzwords, have been tossed around a lot recently, and in our turbulent times, the recent uncertainty is going to continue. While many solutions have been presented for each…
Promotions look great on paper – but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Recent data from ADPRI’s Today at Work report revealed the hidden consequences of promotions. Namely, they can lead to significant turnover. So what’s an HR pro…
Consciously making employee well-being part of your company culture, with a balance of work flexibility and connectedness, will be the key to successful retention. That's according to Aimee Gindin, the chief marketing officer of LifeSpeak Inc., a "whole-person" employee well-being…
Seems that the Great Gloom is bearing down on us. It might be a new phrase, but it's an old trend. Employees are in a bad funk. Again. Employee happiness has been on a steady decline for three years --…
Steve Jobs is quoted as saying, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." I think of that quote when I find myself pondering the age-old question, "Why can't I be more like [insert name]?" It's…
For an employee wellness program to be successful, employers need to make sure that employees are aware of the program and are using it. Factors that determine success include promoting awareness, strong support by leaders and soliciting input from employees.…
