Stress is not behind us. People are wound as tight as ever, and you probably need to help employees cut stress. Shift Shock. Quick Quitting. Quiet Firing ... and every other TikTok trend that's hurting the workplace and morale. These…
Leadership & Strategy
The most important ingredient for achieving cohesive, high-performing teams can be summed up in just one word: trust. Trust is the magic glue that keeps you together when things get tough. Trust enables two-way communication and knits together individuals with…
After years of paltry wage increases that barely keep pace with inflation, it looks like employees would be willing to take some crazy sacrifices for a 10% raise. Just how much would workers be willing to give up for a…
In a world where disruption is the norm, it's imperative for HR to align the organization's culture and brand. The companies that have been successful over a sustained period of time all have culture and brand alignment in common, according…
One of the newest snags in the employee-employer relationship is the idea of flexibility. Employees want it, but employers are afraid it will harm their in-office culture and productivity. Is there a way to balance flexibility and in-office culture? We…
The ADP Research Institute (ADPRI) analyzed the occupations of nearly 18 million workers in the U.S. to identify the 16 most popular job titles of 2023. To make it fun, ADPRI announced them using a "Business Card Bracket" format similar…
It’s important for leaders to communicate clearly, but it’s absolutely critical that it happens in uncertain times. So managers and supervisors will want to sharpen their communication skills – especially those used in complex, overwhelming or unchartered situations – to…
The American workweek is shrinking. Part-time work is on the rise at companies like yours, yet hourly employees are putting in fewer work hours per week than they did just a few years ago. Utilizing payroll data to track about…
Company culture is generally defined as a shared set of goals, values and practices that make up an organization. It influences every aspect of your business and is a priority for job candidates. Prospective employees consider things like online reviews,…
Most leaders dread difficult conversations because they’re uncomfortable and unpredictable in the moment. Even worse is what can happen after the conversation. Will it irreversibly damage the relationship with a good employee? Or will it destroy a solid connection with…
The key to employee retention isn't just about drilling down to find the reasons for turnover at your organization. You also need to understand the reasons why your employees stay and double down on those things. In an episode of…
If one thing's for certain in HR, it's that nothing stays the same. Yesterday's problem could be today's solution. This year's disaster could be next year's greatest triumph. And that's why it's important to keep your eye on the baseline.…
Do you want your business to outperform the competition and find success, regardless of the outside influences or challenges? Of course, you do! So let’s not beat around the bush: The secret is employee happiness -- not motivational speeches, pizza…
Even the best managers can drive employees crazy sometimes. But do you know what you do that has employees complaining? Probably not. That's because their gripes are your blind spots. 24% drive employees crazy Nearly one in four of employees…
Just because 2023 is over doesn’t mean that the trends that shaped the year will go away. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. The defining trends and issues that HR pros cared about in 2023 will have an impact on…
Because employee engagement is top of mind for your fellow HR pros these days, you've probably heard about eNPS. It measures how satisfied your employees are, and categorizes them into "promoters," "passives" or "detractors," by asking two crucial questions: What's…