Annual reviews are far more dreaded than revered. Yet, despite the bad rap, companies continue to schedule performance reviews once a year. Nearly a third of companies still do them, and another 18% check in biannually, according to research from Workhuman. Why the Distaste for Annual Reviews? Employees worry that sitting down once a year […]
Your managers aren’t just disengaged. Many are ticked off. They might not want to leave you. But they don’t necessarily want to stay. And the main reasons will likely surprise you. What’s Up in This Episode: Engage Ticked Off Managers In this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point, Kathie Leslie, Owner of Kathryn Leslie, LLC, an HR […]
Change is about the only certain thing in the workplace today. So HR pros need to help employees navigate change year-round. In fact, your guidance to managers and employees is critical because 64% of employees are overwhelmed by the amount of change in the workplace, according to a LinkedIn survey. Nearly 70% said they seek […]
Did you ever wonder why our “thought leaders” try to “run it up the flagpole” and every once in a while tell us there’s no need to “boil the ocean?” I did. And that put me in “hot pursuit” of the reasons we say some dumb things at work. Or, to put it more diplomatically […]
Technology is moving faster than ever before. As innovations and applications emerge, it’s more critical than ever to build resilient technical and durable skills. DeVry University’s third annual report on the state of upskilling in the U.S. reveals a clear perception gap between employers and workers. While employers feel confident that they provide ample skill […]
Giving tough feedback to employees can be one of the most unnerving thing a manager has to do. But, it's not impossible.
Take a break. It’s easier — and better — than you might think for you and your staff. Hear us out: If you want to help people cut stress and become more productive, the best thing they can do is take more breaks every day at work. But they’re special kinds of breaks. What’s Up […]
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You don’t want to rattle your employees’ nerves. Or leave them on edge. Or cause them to stay up at night, wondering what’s next. Yet some bosses do those things. They say unnerving things to their employees. Even worse, some bad bosses say unnerving things intentionally for sinister reasons. Here’s why it’s important to avoid […]
We’ve all said something we would like to take back when our nerves were frazzled. In fact, almost 90% of people admit that they’ve said things they soon regretted when they were under pressure, according to a study from Preply. At the top of the list of regrettable phrases: “I don’t care.” Problems with Regrettable […]
Every organization is made up of individuals, each with different goals, motivations, challenges and expectations. Creating a listening environment where all of them feel heard, supported and motivated can feel like an uphill battle. Even when things are going well, sustaining that momentum is another challenge entirely. When culture starts to slip or engagement declines, […]
As an HR leader, you always face decisions, challenges and opportunities. There’s never a dull moment. And rarely a time someone doesn’t need you — or you don’t need someone. And that’s why you probably need to know about Mastermind Time. What’s Up in This Episode: Using Mastermind Time In this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point, […]
There’s a stubborn myth still floating around many workplaces. It’s time we let it go with the same energy as a karaoke night that got out of hand. The myth is that being neurodivergent means you’re less productive. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t. Not inherently. Not universally. And not even a little bit fairly. And as we celebrate […]
They’re walking dead in your workplace and draining the life out of people and productivity: Zombie Projects. The problem probably runs deeper than you imagined. And you’ll want to stop it. Nearly 45% of employees say they came into 2026 weighed down by a Zombie Project, according to a large-scale study by Atlassian. And 90% […]
Feel like you’re spending more time in stupid meetings again? Turns out, you are. The average person is sitting in twice as many meetings per year as they used to, and the average organization is running six times as many meetings, according to a recent analysis by Hubstaff Research. But meetings aren’t just a time-sucking […]
