In a landmark 6-3 ruling on LGBTQ protections under Title VII, the U.S. Supreme Court put it bluntly: “An individual’s homosexuality or transgender status is not relevant to employment decisions.” The case, Bostock v. Clayton County – which the Court…
Student loan assistance is one of the less-discussed changes included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. But the act gives employers a great way to reward some of your workers with tax-free help paying down their…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to re-evaluate all aspects of how they conduct their daily activities. This is especially true with the hiring process which, since the invention of the office, has mostly depended on the old-fashioned handshake and…
Balancing between caring personally and challenging colleagues directly during the pandemic is more important than ever, as many employees find themselves being informal coaches/mentors for one another. We’re listening to “ZOOMed” stories that can be hard to hear and responding…
The technology sector has consistently been ranked as the No. 1 industry with the highest turnover, and it comes down to the one thing that sets digital advertising apart from traditional advertising – metrics. Metrics and KPIs are important in…
As the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on the economy, many companies will struggle to respond. Role changes will likely be forced on some, and leadership roles can be some of the most difficult and costly positions to fill and…
Who is a valuable employee at your organization? Any good list will include informal leaders, because even though these colleagues lead without a title, they are more vital than ever before. In our data-hungry workplaces, managers have to get more…
During a pandemic, leaders will need to be even more proactive in building trust with their teams and giving people autonomy to conduct their work in the way they see fit. And one tool that can’t be emphasized enough is…
As HR leaders try to scale their organizations in 2020 and beyond, strategic business decisions come down to strategic people decisions. But in order to grow your company, empower front line teams and maximize efficiency, you often need people-centered technology…
Every workplace has negative people who erode morale. They’re not always easy to pick out of a crowd, but they can do an amazing amount of damage over time. (more…)
The COVID-19 pandemic is the ultimate game-changer that has turned many things, especially business, on its head. Most companies have implementing work-from-home-arrangements for employees so they can keep things running. Along with all the cautions about online scams and email…
When a federal court ruled Ford Motor Co. was right to deny a disabled employee's ADA accommodation request to telecommute, many employers were thrilled. But don't pop any corks in celebration of the ruling that said "... regularly attending work…
The conference room is set. The team prepped. Resume printed. Hiring managers are in the wings. You’re ready! Wait. They’re five minutes late. Now 20 minutes. Well, shoot. You’ve been stood up by a No-Show candidate. Again. No-Show prospects are…
We’ve seen the role of the recruiter change drastically over the years. While many recruiters get into the industry to help top talent find their dream roles and help companies build their dream teams, many end up living in the…
Employee development is widely recognized as an essential tool for any organization's successful growth, productivity and ability to retain its best employees. The challenge is being sure your managers and supervisors are doing employee development on a consistent basis. As…
From threats and intimidation to rapes and shootings, workplace violence is a growing concern among employers of all sizes and in all industries. A recent survey from SHRM reported that nearly half of HR professionals said their organization had experienced…
