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…
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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…
Many organizations have downsized their physical office space because they now have a hybrid workforce thanks to the pandemic. Less office space means fewer desks and offices, but that doesn’t matter because people can share desks. No big deal, right?…
More than ever, disgruntled employees have been taking to TikTok, Twitter, and other social media sites to share videos and posts of their bad work experiences. Recently, massive organizations like Better.com, Starbucks, and Amazon have had viral incidents recorded or…
With all the modern employee challenges employers face, such as high turnover and the Great Resignation, companies need to think out of the box when it comes to benefits. One place to do that is PTO. Every employee is different.…
A fantasy for many American workers has now become a reality for the citizens of Belgium. The country just announced employees will be entitled to a four-day workweek, as well as the right to disconnect and ignore messages from work…
