Difficult behavior runs the gamut -- some of it intentional, some of it not. But it all has this one thing in common: You want to get the employee back on track. And most managers have to deal with it…
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Employee performance is directly connected to a company’s success. It impacts productivity, company culture, customer/client happiness, and the business’s overall bottom line. Unfortunately, simply employing a worker doesn’t equate to productivity and stellar performance. A recent Gallup poll found that…
April is Second Chance Month, aimed at “recognizing the importance of helping individuals, communities, and agencies across the country appreciate their role in supporting the safe and successful reentry of millions of people returning from incarceration each year,” according to the National…
The world of remote work has opened a host of new opportunities for knowledge workers. From nice-to-haves, like being able to work in your pajamas, to truly impactful benefits, like a reduced need for childcare, the benefits of remote work are endless. The newest remote…
Most HR pros and front-line managers come to this fork in the road: You love an employee but are finding it's not a good fit anymore. Perhaps it's a legacy employee who came up through the trenches, but isn't willing…
Today’s human resources department is more complex than ever. And today's human resources professionals are either generalists who know how to handle all human resources functions or specialists in a single human resources process. In the workplace, HR is about…
With all of the uncertainty in our lives today, it’s easy to pull back into our shells and wait for the storms to blow over. This mindset can even stretch to business policies and practices where you must improve culture,…
It seems that no matter where you turn lately, there’s talk of ChatGPT replacing jobs, changing industries and revolutionizing the way we work. Generative AI like ChatGPT, although in its early stages, is already being used to automate tasks and…
It’s just not fair! Everyone hates me! This job sucks! You’ve probably heard these from employees and colleagues. So how do you know if they're just whining or if it's a legitimate issue? Can you recognize and help employees who…
Diversity training in the workplace is any program that’s designed to encourage and accelerate the cultural awareness of employees and facilitate positive, inclusive interaction and communication between individuals of different backgrounds. It addresses all of the ways employees might be…
We all have places or things that we use as a sanctuary, whether we are celebrating or retreating inward for reflection time. So, I must let everyone know that I am a “Parrothead” – a true Jimmy Buffet fan. And…
Fear not, human resource professionals. The answer to some of your hiring woes may be a reversal trend -- that is "unretirement." More and more retirees are reconsidering their decision to leave the workforce -- a decision that was accelerated…
As the gig economy continues to grow and organizations seek to build their talent by hiring an independent contractor workforce (freelancers, 1099 workers, gig workers), understanding what’s required of an organization using independent contractors is critical. For HR teams, this…
It’s the Monday after a layoff and employees are logging in from remote offices. Some are shuffling into the office, filling their coffee mugs in the kitchen and heading to their desks. The vibe, even from those online, is low…
Is it possible to be hilarious and work-appropriate at the same time? Absolutely! You can effectively bring humor into the workplace -- and it should improve engagement and morale. It’s just more nuanced than repeating a joke you heard at…
What are your co-workers known for? Maybe Susan is the person you go to when you need a task done quickly, but Michael is the person you go to if the job is more detailed. Perhaps Terry is the friendly…
