Layoffs are difficult for employees who lose their jobs. But those who are left behind, doing the work and seeing their colleagues forced out the door, also face difficult times. They almost always suffer survivor's guilt. With about 1.7 million…
Talent Management
Is it possible to attract or retain talent when you don't have a big budget? After all, who wants to work where they can't make the big bucks? Good news: Yes, you can attract and retain employees without deep pockets.…
Can you keep your best people from walking out the door? Shy of barricading the door, probably not. But you can create a workplace where your best people want to stay. The key: Start focusing more on retaining the top…
One of the more uncomfortable situations managers find themselves in is denying a promotion to an employee who has applied for a higher position. What's worse: The employee has shown an interest in improving his or her status and the…
We aren't going to paint any pretty pictures in this episode of the 3-Point: Turnover sucks. And it's not getting any better. Companies are laying off employees. And employees are holding on tight. What's Up in This Episode: Solving Turnover…
If you love the hybrid workplace, you are going to hate this research. If you care about employee engagement, company culture and workplace productivity, you’re going to love it. Either way, if you’re in HR, you need to hear it.…
Taylor Swift will probably affect employee productivity. From days off to office distractions, the newly engaged pop star is making her mark in the workplace. But it's not all bad. In fact, she might help with employee engagement. Taylor Swift…
When managers see an employee do something wrong, their instinct is often to call out the behavior and correct it immediately. Unless the employee has done something egregiously offensive, pointing out the mistake can turn into a good coaching opportunity.…
Your employees shouldn't find new careers at other companies. They should find their next step with you. Problem is, they often don't see the opportunities around them. What's Up in This Episode: Finding New Careers In-House That's what happens across…
Upskilling and reskilling have moved from optional programs to essential strategies. With GenAI, automation, and rapid tech shifts reshaping every industry, companies must help their teams keep pace – or risk falling behind. Reskilling has joined upskilling in the learning…
Workplace inclusion strategies are evolving, yet neurodiversity often remains an overlooked gap. As a result, employees with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other neurodivergent profiles often face barriers in the workplace. Addressing these challenges is essential to creating a truly neurodiverse-friendly…
We often talk about the worst employees ever. After all, they usually provide us with the most -- ahem -- colorful stories to tell. But they also cause us the most grief and gray hairs. So let's talk about the…
Jerks come in all shapes and sizes. Even the best leaders may not realize they're sometimes a jerk at work. Of course, we aren't saying you're a jerk. What we're saying is that every person at work -- colleagues, bosses,…
The Great Flattening is expanding and its impact could be detrimental to workplaces. The flattening — eliminating middle managers to cut costs, reduce red tape, and/or simplify organizational charts — started in the tech industry and is now creeping into…
I'm bored at work. My daughter is bored at work. For very different reasons, we're bored. And it's the perfect example of a new leadership concern: boredom. But it turns out that we're not alone. TikTok's #boredatwork has more than…
A new hire could be a company’s next security risk. Today’s remote onboarding introduces unfamiliar devices and home networks into organizations, along with urgent paperwork, fast-paced communication and limited in-person contact. While IT handles the technical defenses, HR is the…
