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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…
Some people make being the boss a chore. They're your most difficult employees. Ironically, they aren't bad performers - but they're difficult in so many other ways! These aren't the employees who cause legal trouble such as harassment or bias.…
Often when discussing family and caregiver benefits, your mind jumps immediately to childcare benefits such as parental leave. But there’s another side of caregiver benefits that is less talked about: senior care. Senior care, also known as eldercare, is a…
Bottom line up front: A talent pool is a database of qualified candidates you can pull from to fill open roles. Candidates in your talent pool should already possess the skills and experience needed to perform the job. Talent pools…
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) offer a remarkably effective solution to ease the financial strain experienced by employees due to high inflation and the changing nature of health insurance. But employees -- and often employers -- have legitimate questions about HSAs.…
Employees might be stressed receiving feedback -- but front-line managers are probably who's really sweating bullets. Almost 70% of managers say they’re uncomfortable communicating with employees, researchers out of Harvard Business School found. Most of them simply hate giving feedback.…
The success of any organization is a direct result of its employees and their abilities to contribute. That makes human resources managers' role in the hiring process critical to their organization's success. From promoting the company and individual roles to…
Most organizations have recognized the benefits of hybrid and remote workplaces. Is it finally time to hire a Chief Remote Officer -- someone to manage the personnel, technological, psychological and social complexities? From the drumbeat of headlines announcing yet more…
Bare Minimum Mondays. For HR, it must sound glorious and horrifying all at once. Wouldn't we all like to skate through what seems like the most difficult workday each week? On the other hand, if employees only get the minimum…
As you take your first steps into your new managerial position, one of the key functions you’ll be required to do is employee performance reviews. It’s a big deal you shouldn’t take lightly. Employees are the lifeblood of your organization…
Sharpen your pencils, HR: The Perk-cession is here and you'll likely have to rethink benefits to attract and engage employees. So why are companies pulling back on perks -- creating this so-called Perk-cession? For one, employees don't want be in…
