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…
Policy & Procedures
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…
If the past few years have taught us anything, the most important lesson for HR pros to remember might be there’s no predicting what’s to come. Between COVID-19, economic uncertainty and labor shortages, planning for anything is proving to be…
Employees are back - and they're annoying each other already. So where will they take their petty annoyances and uncomfortable complaints? The line outside your HR door is probably already forming! The office occupancy rate recently hit nearly 50%, according…
In the past, a four-day workweek seemed like a luxury – if not a dream. But now, many companies are beginning to implement shortened workweek experiments ... and they’re working. In the U.K., over 70 companies are participating in a…
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? NDEAM aims to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and emphasizes the importance of inclusive employment policies and practices. The hard truth is that many workers with…
The concept of a side hustle – aka moonlighting, freelancing or whatever you want to call it – is far from new. But with a looming recession, inflation and the “quiet quitting” trend, side hustles are getting more buzz than usual. For…
A college exam included this nugget in the opening instructions: And the answer to question 14 is b. The professor had concealed this in the middle of the instructions to see if students read them carefully (and to reward those…
There’s no denying social media is part of our everyday lives – but how can companies ensure employees use social media the right way? Even if you’re not plugged into Instagram or Facebook, chances are the trending stories and posts…
