Tag: HR

November 27, 2023

Middle management is one of the most maligned roles in an organization, and the job comes with a host of unique challenges. But it’s also one of the most important positions, helping turn an organization’s strategic vision into reality, guiding […]

November 27, 2023

The modern workplace is distraction central. From emails to pinging Slack notifications, alerts on project management apps and frequent meetings, it can be hard for employees to actually get any work done. According to research from McKinsey & Company, this […]

November 15, 2023

The learning and engagement company’s 2023 Workplace Culture report found that 64% of respondents would extend their employment by six years with enhanced career support and training. Forty-four percent would stay an extra decade. According to consulting giant McKinsey, 50% […]

November 13, 2023

HR departments were once blissfully divorced from cybersecurity responsibilities—but not anymore. Today, they are increasingly involved in cyber-training programs for employees. Security awareness training, in particular, has risen from obscurity a decade ago and is now a huge industry. According […]

November 8, 2023

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees started to see work culture in a new light. We saw the Great Resignation and later the birth of quiet quitting culture. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]

November 7, 2023

In an age where information flows freely but trust seems to be dwindling, transparency within organizations has never been more critical. It’s the cornerstone of trust, collaboration and meaningful engagement among employees, clients and stakeholders. However, achieving complete transparency is […]

November 3, 2023

Efficient and compliant global payroll services are now table stakes for international organizations. To retain staff and build a positive market reputation, enterprises need payroll processes that ensure employees are paid accurately and on time every time. As ADP’s Global […]

November 2, 2023

The non-statutory inquiry (NSI) from the Ministry of Defence, which is heavily redacted, said sexual harassment and other forms of unacceptable behaviour on the elite squadron were widespread and “normalised”. It said behaviour could be “shockingly inappropriate” and “predatory”. A […]

November 1, 2023

Attracting, selecting and retaining new employees has never been easy, and in the wake of ‘the Great Resignation‘ recruitment processes might have become even more complicated. After more than 50 million American workers left their jobs in 2022, HR managers […]

November 1, 2023

The Office for National Statistics’ analysis of the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data showed that median weekly earnings across all full-time employees was £682 in April 2023, which is a 6.2% increase on the figure for April […]

November 1, 2023

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the quest for talent has evolved into a strategic battlefield for organizations across industries. Amid this intense competition, a hidden facet of the job market has gained prominence: the enigmatic realm known as the […]

October 31, 2023

In the last few years, many companies have been placing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a higher priority, focusing on creating a company culture where anyone can feel comfortable and supported. Building this environment takes an empathetic approach and […]

October 30, 2023

Last year, nearly all HR professionals (94 percent) believed organizations could improve workplace mental health through the provision of benefits, according to SHRM’s Mental Health in America: A 2022 Workplace Report. But today, workers and experts are saying benefits and […]

October 25, 2023

Companies routinely use separation agreements with departing employees. Through those agreements, the employee receives some type of separation benefit (typically a payment or severance) in exchange for waiving and releasing any potential claims against the company. The goal is to […]

October 24, 2023

Organizational culture, often considered the lifeblood of a company, refers to the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that dictate how employees interact with one another and make decisions. Imagine it as the company’s DNA – invisible to the naked eye, […]

October 23, 2023

The “girl boss” is dead. We’re done urging women to work harder, push harder and “lean in” harder just for equal treatment. While this shift is too long in coming, the increasingly popular alternative of “lazy girl jobs” isn’t the […]

October 23, 2023

It seems like Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all over the news these days. ChatGPT seemed to take the world by storm in 2023, and there’s no indication that the AI craze is going to loosen up any time soon. In […]

October 19, 2023

A strong company culture is no accident. It takes thoughtful intention, investment, and commitment to nurture. And in a world where remote and hybrid work continues to rise, culture can seem elusive. But there’s one simple yet profound fuel for […]

October 19, 2023

As a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioner, I enjoy hosting and attending DEI trainings — or, as I like to call them, experiences — as much as the next person. Whether they touch on gender or racial equity or […]

October 18, 2023

Racism at work can take a number of forms, but it often flies under the radar, according to the CEO of a nonprofit focused on equity in the workplace. In fact, most employees from marginalized racial and ethnic groups in […]