After years of paltry wage increases that barely keep pace with inflation, it looks like employees would be willing to take some crazy sacrifices for a 10% raise. Just how much would workers be willing to give up for a…
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The world of work is very different from what it was a few short years ago. But if your company culture hasn't updated with it accordingly, your competitors will beat you in the war for talent. That's according to Tiersa…
In the post-pandemic world, many organizations are still experimenting with optimization of employee hybrid work schedules. In an episode of the HRMorning podcast "Voices of HR," Amy Cosgrove, the VP of people for North America for the finance/business management technology…
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,…
Consciously making employee well-being part of your company culture, with a balance of work flexibility and connectedness, will be the key to successful retention. That's according to Aimee Gindin, the chief marketing officer of LifeSpeak Inc., a "whole-person" employee well-being…
There are four recently enacted employment laws in particular that could put your company at risk if you're not prepared. Attorney Joyce Collier, partner at Pennsylvania- and New Jersey-based Uebler Law LLC, discussed how HR pros can best align their…
You probably realize how powerful your words can be when you praise someone for a job well done. By recognizing an employee at just the right time with just the right words, you can impact that individual – and your…
More than half of employers (55%) are having some kind of conversation about workplace mental health, according to a survey of workers and employee benefits leaders by Lyra. However, that also means 45% of employers are not openly talking about…
For a CHRO, culture change management during times of growth and acquisition can feel like changing the tires on a moving car. Leadership changes, divestitures and other related challenges can jolt even the most stable companies and have a downstream…
A rock-solid organizational culture bolsters engagement, productivity and loyalty among your employees. But that's a lot easier to say than it is to execute. Tanya Fish, the manager of employee experience solutions for ITA Group, said that she's seen many…
When employees are feeling the impact of disruptions like a death, divorce or life-changing diagnosis, what's an appropriate way to show workplace empathy? A survey by Businessolver showed that workplace empathy, which can promote resilience among your people, can also…
How important is a dress code now? To answer this question, you have to look at the specific business you are in and what your employees do all day. Do employees deal a lot with customers in person? If so,…
You work hard to make all of your benefits communications as good as they can be. But where does all that work end up? It can be tough for you to know how effective your communications have been. You’re not…
The COVID-19 pandemic is the ultimate game-changer that has turned many things, especially business, on its head. Most companies have implementing work-from-home-arrangements for employees so they can keep things running. Along with all the cautions about online scams and email…
You can’t prove it, but the signs are there. So how do you deal with suspected use of drugs without violating privacy rights or making false accusations? Many would say, “Make it a performance issue. If he’s failing on the…
To help employers craft handbooks that don't violate the National Labor Relations Act, the National Labor Relations Board has issued a compilation of rules it has found to be illegal -- and rewritten them to illustrate how they can comply…
