Done with years of micromanaging and productivity concerns, employees want to be “Quietly Managed” in 2024. Last year saw a whole host of “quiet” trends: Quiet quitting, quiet firing, quiet cutting… but in 2024, those are out. Amid layoff fears…
Performance Management
Annual review season is here, but are performance reviews all they’re cracked up to be? More and more, leaders and workers alike are questioning the effectiveness of performance reviews, and whether they may be doing more harm than good. The…
If employees seem reluctant to give it their all, it's likely time to bring back engagement. The good news: Employee engagement actually rose last year, according to Gallup's Global Workplace Report. The bad news: Less than a quarter of employees…
The events of the last three years have shaken up the world of work. The cumulative effects have placed significant reconsiderations in employees’ heads – why they join and remain within a business. The model of how, where, and when…
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.…
In today's dynamic and ever-evolving workplace, employee relations has emerged as a critical function for organizations seeking to foster a productive work environment. Capital Blue Cross Employee Relations Strategist Ryan Gaither has navigated complex workplace investigations and conflict management situations,…
Promotions look great on paper – but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Recent data from ADPRI’s Today at Work report revealed the hidden consequences of promotions. Namely, they can lead to significant turnover. So what’s an HR pro…
What really brings out the best in employees -- money, flexibility, pizza parties, hitting goals, or something else? While those are good starts, they aren't what motivates most employees to do the best they can. The changemaker: You -- their…
When it comes to maintaining employee engagement, the last few years have been tough. We’ve endured a global pandemic, many businesses were forced to rapidly adapt to new ways of working in order to stay afloat, and then we were…
As the world of work evolves, so should the way we recognize and reward employees at work. But, as employees search for meaning and belonging at work, impersonal and bland rewards – like company swag or a pizza party –…
We talk so much about keeping Gen Z and Millennials happy, it seems we've lost sight of the older generations at work. Who cares about keeping Gen X and Baby Boomers engaged, satisfied and excited about work? We all should.…
As new hires just out of school fill open positions, the soft skills gap widens. And in HR, you've probably seen it. What's at issue? Managers across industries, company sizes and demographics often complain. The generation newest to the workforce:…
Any seasoned HR pro knows that a key part of the employee experience is rewards and recognition. In an uncertain economy, compensation and promotions are the focus for many when it comes to rewarding, recognizing and retaining your workforce. But…
Of all the employees you’ll ever have, those who think they aren't doing anything wrong could be the toughest employees to coach. Getting through to them – that there’s a problem and it’s imperative they fix it – can be…
More and more employees are back in the office -- and they've forgotten how to act around co-workers. From loud, personal conversations to Birks and shorts in the workplace, etiquette seems to have fallen by the wayside. So HR leaders…
Happiness is a lot more than a great state of mind. It’s a hard-core business advantage. Happy employees achieve their goals nearly a third more often than their colleagues – and for good reason. The happy people are 36% more…
