Ever feel like you spend more time handling petty complaints than managing, coaching and encouraging employees? While managers want -- and need -- to take all employee complaints seriously, some petty complaints might remind you of grammar school behavior: "He's…
Most HR teams can tell you exactly what onboarding materials were sent. Few can tell you whether any of them landed. That gap has little to do with resources. Onboarding gets real budget and attention in most organizations, yet almost…
Hiring the right people for a position can be difficult, especially in a competitive industry. When interviewing, hiring managers don't get a lot of time to get to know the interviewee. Still, when the interviewer chooses the right questions and conducts…
New collar jobs may be the way forward for HR pros and their organizations. New collar workers tend to have technical fluency, manual capability and adaptability. And new collar jobs are becoming the backbone of the ever-changing economy, according to…
Prediction markets allow participants to profit financially by entering into contracts based on the outcomes of a virtually unlimited universe of future events. For most users, trading on the outcome of a World Cup game or whether the U.S. will…
Much has been made about the future of the workforce in the AI debate, with many acknowledging that emerging technologies could displace a massive number of employees. In fact, some estimates suggest upwards of 300 million global workers, about 9%…
What sets executive presentations apart from standard presentations? The answer is executive presence. Executive presence is a delivery style that displays confidence and authority on the topic you're presenting. Senior-level presenters typically have extensive experience related to the subject matter they…
AI is helpful, increasing productivity, aiding creativity and eliminating repetitive tasks. But it has a dark side, too: A steep learning curve, workslop and the elimination of some human connection in the workplace. Without that, company culture suffers, too. What's…
Friendship at work is much more than having a buddy to lunch with. Workplace friendships improve morale, culture and business results. Leaders have good reason to build, encourage and foster friendships at work. And while it might seem that work…
Most bosses want to give feedback that helps employees do better. Unfortunately, many give feedback that makes employees feel worse about themselves and their work. It can be so bad that employees feel the impact of feedback delivered badly for…
Don't you hate it when someone gets on cringeworthy topics at work - such as politics, religion or money? Most people want to walk away. Just a loud few want to discuss it. Problem is, most of us don't know…
If you’re going to use AI in HR, you want to get the most out of your searches and results. Nearly everyone in HR uses AI to do some part of their job, according to Atlas HXM’s report. So it’s…
A few recent court cases raise a question that almost nobody inside companies using AI hiring tools has asked before the filings arrived. Who was responsible for what the software was doing? In one case, Workday disclosed in court filings…
When it comes to recognition, the person who gives it is just as important as the message. Sure, it's important for the boss to recognize employees. But peer-to-peer recognition packs the most punch: Employee relationships matter most. What's Up in…
At a recent college graduation I attended, the student speaker coined a word I found intriguing: "persevacity". Persevacity, which combines the words "perseverance" and "tenacity," is required to cultivate bounce-back resilience. We all experience adversity, difficult days, and rocky times.…
Leadership experts -- not to mention optimists and English football fans -- think Ted Lasso has been a godsend. The charismatic, lovable character and empathetic leader will be back in our living rooms with fresh episodes next week. And while…
