Front and center among a small slew of bombshell U.S. Supreme Court holdings that emerged last week was this one: Race-based admissions systems in higher education are unconstitutional – and thus prohibited. “Eliminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it,”…
HR pros find that learning management systems (LMS) software helps them develop their employees. And while LMS software comes with many benefits, what, specifically, are companies using it for? Hint – it's not just for retaining employees. According to our HRMorning…
Even intelligent, well-informed managers sometimes make bad decisions. Armed with the best information and intentions, we still get tripped up by our own biases and assumptions. “People need to recognize that we are biased in every single situation,” says Sydney…
As we predicted, the U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the duty of employers to provide religious accommodation to employees under Title VII. The high Court did so via a unanimous decision that essentially redefines the concept of “undue hardship” in…
Making all employees feel welcome should be a top priority for HR. Studies show that those who feel a sense of belonging at work can be more engaged, productive and simply do better work. One easy way to become more…
HR pros want to give employees learning and development (L&D) opportunities, but there can be a risk to that investment. Will they get a more effective staff for the money they invest? Or will employees waste it? HR pros know it’s…
What's wrong with employee engagement? Lots, according to research. But we probably don't have to tell you that. HR pros see it in the workplace: It's the struggle to retain talent. It's the resistance to change. It's the lack of…
While the general benefits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) remain relatively consistent throughout the year, there are some specific factors to consider for different HSAs during different times of the year. Using an HSA is a true testament to its…
Admit it: You’ve put off conversations with employees because they were weird. We're not talking about uncomfortable conversations. We're talking about the kind that don't seem worth a conversation. You put them off, and you're an HR professional, who knows…
HR pros are committed to offering learning and development programs to their employees. But are employees motivated to use them? Fifty-two percent of organizations currently have learning management systems (LMS) software, according to our HRMorning survey. And yet only 27%…
Here's a trend HR can embrace -- The Big Stay. And it's coming to the company you love. After a few years of some not-so-great "Greats"-- Resignation, Reopening, Regret -- it looks like retention and loyalty are on trend for…
Many companies mistakenly believe that the responsibility to impact employee engagement is solely on the employees’ shoulders -- with some help from HR. While each individual does have the final say on whether they’re engaged at work or not, leadership…
Employees are the lifeblood of any business. If they’re not performing optimally, the business suffers. Talent management optimizes employee performance and ensures it’s always improving, which keeps your company forever on the cutting edge, never growing stagnant. In this post,…
Can you imagine getting 39 million people to understand a critical issue – then act on it? Most of us have a tough time getting just five people to listen, understand and respond to critical issues. Try getting a whole…
Despite some companies pushing for a return to office, over a third (35%) of workers who can work remotely now do so full-time, and 41% are working a hybrid schedule, according to the Pew Research Center. But creating a successful…
It’s a dilemma that many HR pros are faced with during the summer: Employees take well-deserved summer vacations to rest and recharge so they can come back and do their best work – but you need to keep operations running…
