Policy & Procedures
Workplace communication is more than meetings, emails and Slack channels. It’s the exchange of ideas, goals, strategies and information that drives an organization. Simply put, communication is the lifeblood of an effective business. And better workplace communication can pump more…
A Resume Builder survey revealed that by the end of 2024, 90% of employers will have some type of return-to-office requirement. This inevitably means some employees will arrive late for work. It also means employees will be giving inventive reasons…
This case shows just how tricky things can get when the ADA and FMLA overlap. Here, an employee exhausted her FMLA leave and then sought an accommodation: remote work. When the company -- a law firm -- denied her request…
A termination is justified if an employee is caught stealing, right? Not necessarily. This case shows that everything isn’t black and white — especially when managers make mistakes during the termination process. Key takeaways for HR: Not every manager has received…
Are your employees happy and content with their jobs? If you can’t say with the utmost certainty that most of your employees are happy and content, it’s time to do an employee satisfaction survey and find out. An employee satisfaction…
The employee handbook is a common document for a company to have, but it’s not mandatory. A handbook is one of those nice-to-haves because it’s nice for both the employer and the employee. It's a compilation of information about company…
In today's increasingly diverse workplaces, avoiding harassment and bias is more important than ever. Former employment lawyer Janine Yancey, the founder and CEO of Emtrain, a company that provides training and resources on harassment and bias prevention, issued this warning…
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…
From economic shifts and disruptions to workplace practices and culture, today’s corporations are juggling time, attention and resources. Fortifying the safety and security of our employees ranks high among these priorities. The good news is that 79% of employees feel…
There’s no denying the importance of social media in the modern age: In a post-pandemic world, it can help bring people together to build connection and community, even when they’re not face to face. Social media in the workplace can…
The world of remote work has opened a host of new opportunities for knowledge workers. From nice-to-haves, like being able to work in your pajamas, to truly impactful benefits, like a reduced need for childcare, the benefits of remote work are endless. The newest remote…
Microinequities aren't microaggressionsImpact of microinequitiesExamples and fixesStarts with management "Microinequities" is a broad spectrum of workplace behaviors that have the potential to devalue employees, hurt morale and destroy culture. It's important that HR address the issue. After decades of employee…
First, the pandemic changed where we do work. Then, it changed how we do work. Now, workforce changes from the past few years are changing when we do work. Working from home has opened up a new world to employees…
