It seems like every day, another company is announcing mass layoffs. Just this past week, companies such as Adobe, Plaid and Buzzfeed conducted layoffs, with some cutting up to 12% of their workforce. The impact of layoffs, especially around the…
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The goal of nearly every setback is to not let it happen again - yet, it often happens again. Unfortunately, we don't recover from failure gracefully. Employees fail to get better. Projects miss goals. Managers fall short. Everyone mulls what…
UPDATE: As expected, President Biden has signed the Speak Out Act into law, ushering in a new era of protection for victims of sexual misconduct who are subject to nondisclosure and/or non-disparagement agreements in connection with their employment. The new…
As many of you know, I like words, their meanings, and their use. And for those of you hearing me for the first time, I believe that words matter, so when I began the process of formulating my thoughts on…
The holidays are almost here, which for a lot of employees means time off to spend and relax with family or maybe even a tropical vacation. You would think after that employees would come back recharged and refreshed, but that…
While leaders like Elon Musk and Tim Cook are pushing employees to return to office either full- or part-time, employees are happy with the time and autonomy they get from remote work. Luckily, throughout the pandemic, many companies have adopted…
Annual reviews are a thorn in the side of employees, managers and HR. Yet, despite the bad rap, companies continue to schedule performance reviews one time a year. Employees usually dread the conversations, wondering how they've measured up. Managers often…
Failing teams and HR complaints are often causes for an employee’s dismissal. We’ve all hired employees who just don’t fit or whose qualifications are not a good match. We’ve also dealt with senior leaders who are their own worst enemies.…
Between a global pandemic, a mass exodus of burnt-out employees, and a not-so-certain future, now's a crucial time for leaders to foster a positive culture and environment to ensure well being of their companies, their people and the future of…
The growth of remote-first work opportunities means HR professionals are managing the needs of employees who might never share the same office. Meanwhile, changing attitudes about well-being and work-life balance have reshaped expectations about the wellness support employers should offer.…
A job description and the hiring process are often the first opportunities a prospective employee will have to glimpse your company culture and the emphasis you place on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). If what a candidate sees puts your…
If things haven't been difficult enough for HR lately, here's the newest trend: Quick Quitting. It could be coming to your office soon. Or worse, it could already be there. And you want to avoid it. Quick Quitting is short-term…
Work smarter, not harder. It’s a concept that’s often used, seldom realized. Why? “Working smarter” almost always requires more resources. And who has more money, time and effort? Probably not you, considering corporate training budgets dropped almost 20% in the…
Common knowledge tells us that eating more fruits and vegetables, and cutting out processed foods is better than filling up on empty calories when it comes to managing weight and supporting overall health. However, the connection between food and well-being…
From the onset of COVID-19 and the work-from-home era, managers and bosses have been coming up with new ways to monitor employees’ productivity, from employee monitoring software to micromanagement. Remote work has brought on yet another problem, a phenomenon known…
Do you use your time strategically? Being busy and being efficient are not the same, and the most successful people know how to use their time to their greatest advantage. In an article on her website, expert Ellie Nieves uncovers…
