A new federal appeals court ruling is good news for any employer that requires its employees to wear work uniforms. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) crossed the line when it pronounced that any employer interference with an employee’s right to display union insignia,…
Conflicts are a part of life, so they are never going to just totally disappear. In the workplace, conflicts can be distracting and frustrating. They can prevent employees from developing to their full potential. On top of that, they can cost your business a bundle. Workplace conflicts arise for many reasons, such as personality clashes,…
Shift shock occurs when there’s a surprise disconnect between a new hire’s expectations for their employee experience and what happens after they start working for an employer. Shift shock, and the feelings of regret that follow, are what’s driving a lot of Gen Z and Millennials to leave their jobs and work somewhere else, according…
Ever feel like Gen Z talks gibberish? Struggle with Gen Z slang and emojis? You aren’t alone. Even some Gen Zers don’t always understand what their contemporaries’ are saying or what they’re trying to express via emoji. How do we know this is true? Google searches for “Gen Z slang” more than doubled this past…
Onboarding new hires is an often-missed opportunity for crucial early employee engagement. That’s according to Tina Schust Robinson, founder of training and coaching company WorkJoy. During a presentation at the 2023 BambooHR Virtual Conference, she said that it’s worth it to invest the effort in engagement, even in the earliest days of someone’s employment, because:…
“Weather the storm” is a typical response to IT initiatives — and most recently to onboarding AI — by those who conduct daily human resource operations. More experienced HR team members will remember a history of significant technology changes, more than just the recent push to Cloud, but also big data, internet architecture, client-server and…
‘Tis the season for end-of-year madness. From wrapping up open enrollment to budgeting for the new year, there are a lot of boxes to check off. But there’s one you won’t want to miss: Reminding employees about depleting their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds before year-end. In the midst of the chaos, it can be…
Here’s a cautionary tale about what can happen when a holiday party gets out of hand. A former employee has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging things got so bad after a wild holiday party that she was forced to quit. Holiday party: A potluck event Alana Bechiom worked as a cashier…
When it comes to engagement, companies often focus on ways to motivate employees. But when they take time to upskill or reskill employees, they gain so much more than engagement. They end up with a more prepared and decisive workforce. Plus, when you upskill and reskill, there’s this: LinkedIn researchers found that companies that are…
