People quit for a lot of reasons. But the No. 1 reason it happens is a telling sign of what's going on in an organization -- or what's NOT going on, but should be. Here's a hint: People leave most…
Staff Departure
Making the decision to terminate an individual's employment is never easy. Having a checklist to keep track of all the steps in the termination process can help you stay organized and ensure that nothing is missed in the process. And…
Layoffs will be on the rise this year. Meta's decision to lay off 5% of its workforce is just a start. Other large companies -- such as Microsoft, BP and BlackRock -- have announced layoff plans, too. But it doesn't…
Are you worried about how the new non-compete laws will affect your organization? Perhaps you could lose top talent? Or maybe you won't be able to find the best talent? Or will you struggle to keep or find any employees?…
To what length would you go to cut turnover now? More comp? Better benefits? Fancy perks? Increased flexibility? You might think those are the cures, but they aren't addressing the real ill behind turnover. The biggest problems behind turnover are…
Employee turnover is an inherent part of doing business, and many companies conduct exit interviews with departing employees as part of the offboarding process. These interviews provide valuable information and help employers understand why employees leave the company. But when it…
Is Rage Quitting still all the rage? And, if so, what can HR professionals do to curb it? You might feel like turnover is out of control. But it's not exactly a new phenomenon. While we might not see the…
TikTok is known for "Get Ready With Me" videos, where influencers talk to the camera while putting on makeup or doing their hair. But there's a new TikTok trend sweeping the internet: "Get Laid Off With Me." These videos —…
Shift shock occurs when there's a surprise disconnect between a new hire's expectations for their employee experience and what happens after they start working for an employer. Shift shock, and the feelings of regret that follow, are what's driving a…
Onboarding new hires is an often-missed opportunity for crucial early employee engagement. That's according to Tina Schust Robinson, founder of training and coaching company WorkJoy. During a presentation at the 2023 BambooHR Virtual Conference, she said that it's worth it…
Sounds innocent enough, but "Quiet Cutting" is a people management trend you want to avoid. Some claim Quiet Cutting is a strategic, compassionate way to right-size or right-fit an organization: You -- or other staff leaders -- reassign employees, expecting…
Just because employees stay -- and created The Big Stay -- doesn't mean they're happy. In fact, many are "disgruntled stayers," not happy campers. What's at issue: Some people stayed because the job market went flat. Others didn't see pay…
Here's a trend HR can embrace -- The Big Stay. And it's coming to the company you love. After a few years of some not-so-great "Greats"-- Resignation, Reopening, Regret -- it looks like retention and loyalty are on trend for…
In response to ongoing uncertainty and challenges in the workplace, Rage Applying has emerged, in which dissatisfied workers submit their resumes for multiple jobs at once with a goal of finding a new role ASAP. It’s a troubling phenomenon, one…
The newest "Great" for HR to handle: The Great Regret. On the heels of The Great Resignation, many employees who were eager to leave when the job market was hot are feeling some regret. And they might be knocking on…
Terminations can be tricky – especially when an employee has recently been out on medical leave. Case in point: A company fired an employee four days after she returned to work from a medical leave due to a head injury…
