Choose your words carefully. And to make an even bigger impact, choose powerful words carefully in the workplace. Whether you lead an HR team of two or 20, you need to get your point across to people every day. You probably also need to make an impression with the larger organizational audience. That’s when it’s…
Gossiping in the workplace is a cyclical issue that never really goes away. Let’s face it: Whether the topic is as fluffy as a workplace romance or as tense as a looming layoff, people are going to talk. And it’s unlikely that managers will be able to play Gossip Cop and effectively shut down the…
What does it take to become successful changemakers in HR? You might think that it’s nearly impossible to actually be successful at it. After all, people are generally resistant to change. But there’s hope, assuming you avoid the things that make change so difficult. Be the Lead Changemakers Proof that change is difficult: Just 30%…
It’s difficult enough to build and spread culture where employees feel valued, engaged and satisfied — but it can be even more difficult in industries with a high percentage of customer-facing roles. Think servers in food service, nurses in health care, mechanics in automotive or cashiers in retail. These types of employees often don’t interact…
One of the hardest parts of being in HR is navigating situations where the company’s interests conflict with the needs of individual employees. Good employee relations is vital for several reasons, including keeping the company from getting sued. Jackie Plunkett, an HR consultant with Clear HR Solutions LLC, explored the nuances of employee relations in…
Mark your calendars: Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s theme – and several ways to observe Hispanic Heritage Month at work. What Is Hispanic Heritage Month? Observing Hispanic heritage officially began in 1968, as Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1998, that was…
As we move toward 2025, the world of work isn’t getting any simpler. The coming year’s HR trends will involve rapid evolution of technology (particularly in AI), thoughtful and strategic succession planning as experienced employees age out of the workforce, and data-driven adaptation to the explosive emergence of new skills and changing job roles. Here’s…
Workplace culture has evolved from being a mere backdrop to a crucial driver of organizational success. In the past, company culture was frequently overlooked in favor of pressing business needs. However, today’s world is characterized by rapid technological advancements, social movements and economic shifts, and the value of a strong, positive culture has become undeniable. …
