Category: Employee development

October 12, 2023

It’s hard to think of a more important contributor to an organization’s long-term success than the cultivation of new leaders. Developing internal talent is almost always the most effective HR strategy—you can’t necessarily rely on outside hires to fit your […]

October 11, 2023

A recent McKinsey report found that 87% of employers anticipate or are currently encountering shortages in necessary skill sets. Add to that, AI and machine learning are rendering certain human capabilities obsolete, and we are experiencing a concerning amount of […]

October 6, 2023

We’ve all heard the popular business slogan “the customer is always right,” a phrase that highlights essential customer-first cultures implemented in almost every organization. This is how most businesses approach their operations, prioritizing customer satisfaction and retention to drive profitability. […]

October 3, 2023

Once an organization becomes successful, the good times should roll in. But that’s not always the case, as once-stable brands like Sears, Kodak and Blockbuster can attest. Such success can also harden a company into stasis and conformity, to the […]

October 2, 2023

It was a mentorship at Apple Inc. that started Reddit VP of HR Business Partnerships Delecia Krevet on her career path, but there have been highlights along the way that inform her present role meeting the challenges of an ever-shifting […]

September 29, 2023

For organizations exploring ways to improve employee growth, engagement and retention, promotions aren’t a sure thing. New analysis from the ADP Research Institute’s quarterly Today at Work report finds that 29 percent of people who received their first promotion left […]

September 29, 2023

Amid criticism that global training platforms are mere distractions, a new study has confirmed that this modern take on training can indeed boost workforce and organisational performance. Gamified training platforms are growing more popular across the world as traditional training […]

September 28, 2023

Some of your employees dream of being financially independent entrepreneurs, and others fantasize about retiring early, but all of them need financial wellness. Research tells us that 63% of U.S. employees are weighed down by financial stress. Their anxiety makes […]

September 27, 2023

Employers have long used employee monitoring techniques to understand what workers do all day. Reasons for monitoring run the gamut from keeping an eye out for thieves and slackers to discovering ways to improve processes, ultimately leading to increased efficiency. […]

September 25, 2023

As the concept of “quiet quitting” gained attention over the last year, employers must now also be aware of the emerging trend of “loud quitting” or active disengagement at work. Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace report revealed that […]

September 22, 2023

Sepsis, a life-threatening condition stemming from the body’s response to infection, is a growing concern not only in the United States, but also worldwide. By exploring the disturbing statistics surrounding sepsis, its economic impact, the challenge of antimicrobial resistance and […]

September 8, 2023

In an article for Forbes, senior contribute Jack Kelly ask: “Can 5 Generations Coexist In The Workplace?” In 2023, most workplace settings are comprised of members representing The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, GenX, GenY, and GenZ. Gen Z, the newest […]

September 1, 2023

Bleisure travel has become a popular trend in the business world, offering professionals the opportunity to blend work and leisure seamlessly. Bleisure can help create better work/life balance for employees. It can promote employee satisfaction and result in a more […]

August 18, 2023

Workers in the U.S. and around the world are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT for a variety of tasks. And that’s a problem. Business leaders don’t think their teams have the necessary GenAI skills to use […]

August 17, 2023

In human resources, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your employees have what they need to succeed and that you help the company shine in the best light. Nowadays, one way to be favorable to the world is to show […]

August 15, 2023

There’s no foolproof formula that HR professionals can use to advance their careers. A promotion is something they earn, regardless of gender, by building and leveraging their strengths and capabilities in ways that align with the needs and goals of […]

August 11, 2023

I’ve heard it said that “to err is human.” Given the number of people HR teams work with every day, they are no strangers to addressing their fair share of mistakes. A recent study indicates that people make an average […]

August 4, 2023

The challenges working moms face have been noted for decades, even if not all the players in the labor market and corporate world necessarily appreciate those challenges or take steps to mitigate and address them. Even with very active dads, […]

July 28, 2023

Nearly a quarter of U.S. employers are facing a major skills gap in their company, and another 42% say it will hit them within the next two years, according to a July 25 report from Salary.com. Employers named three top […]

July 26, 2023

One of the biggest challenges learning and development (L&D) professionals face is showing management there was a return on their investment (ROI). Sure, good L&D teams can point to concrete and important achievements like fewer accidents and higher scores on […]