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Learn MoreValentine’s Day brings workplace relationships into focus. Office romances introduce risk, especially when authority, pay, or performance decisions are involved. How common are workplace romances -- and how should HR respond? The Current State of Office Romances As it turns…
Most workplaces set goals for the year that involve growth, technology or development. This year, many want to become something different: kinder. Kindness in the workplace is on the rise. In fact, 87% of employees and 94% of employers plan…
In 2025, roughly one in five artificial intelligence software engineers hired by Google were former employees, a striking signal of how common boomerang hiring has become in competitive talent markets. Boomerang hires change what retention means over time. They reflect…
Financial stress knows no income boundaries. Bank of America research shows that even among families earning more than $150,000 a year, one in five still lives paycheck-to-paycheck. And because nearly one in four Americans has no emergency savings at all,…
For many employees and managers, the mere mention of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) signals a decision has already been made. PIPs are notorious for being the final administrative step before separation, not a genuine tool for support. That reputation exists because, too often, organizations skip the foundational steps that make a PIP a truly constructive roadmap for success. No wonder employees, managers and HR alike all find them, at…
A harassment complaint lands on your desk, and your HR instinct goes straight to one question: Has this employee completed the required training? You expect to pull that answer in a few clicks. Instead, you’re digging through a shared drive…
With the number of holiday party mistakes that could happen, it's a wonder companies host events. At the same time, many of us love a good party - and the possibility of witnessing what could go wrong! And if there…
As a manager, you probably think you know your team really well. But it may not be enough. And that could hurt outcomes. Nearly two-thirds of managers are out of touch with their teams and how they behave, the TeamDynamics…
Does your team ever fall short of goals? Or let things fall through the cracks? Or sometimes give half the effort? The problem might be you. Even good managers do stupid things that sabotage teams. Unfortunately, managers often fail to…
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…
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…
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