Communication, Development & Evaluation
February 2, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurWe live in a world where Black excellence is everywhere. Entrepreneurs like Oprah, Rihanna, Michael Jordan, Jay-Z and Beyonce dominate the airways, TV stations and retail outlets. Each of these stars entered the arena in different ways and all managed […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
January 30, 2023
Via: SHRMFollowing an employee’s policy violations, misconduct or substandard performance, you may conclude it’s time to send the worker a termination letter. How that letter is worded might save you a legal headache. “When involuntarily separating an employee, a termination letter […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
January 12, 2023
Via: HR HeroThe world of work is changing rapidly, with many companies abandoning outdated, inflexible approaches to strengthen their stances on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Minority communities have ridden the wave of these rapid changes, but many acknowledge there is still […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
January 11, 2023
Via: SHRMAs workplace shootings become more common throughout the U.S., HR and corporate leaders may feel unsure of the best way to react and communicate afterward, particularly if the violence occurred on their premises and someone was injured. Most likely, the […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
January 4, 2023
Via: SHRMWhen social media posts about employees grab attention for the wrong reasons, how the controversy is handled in both the office and court of public opinion will impact reputations. How HR approaches the situation can depend on whether the employee […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
January 4, 2023
Via: SHRMUnder a new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule, employers must compensate workers to make up for the direct consequences of unfair labor practices. This ruling could be expensive for employers, adding consequential damages to the board’s usual make-whole remedies. […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 28, 2022
Via: HR HeroNot receiving a “thank you” when holding a door open for a stranger at the store or when helping a friend with an errand can be disheartening and annoying. It can even foster resentment. But while failing to express gratitude […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 28, 2022
Via: Personnel TodayThe UK’s jobs market seems to be broken. Since 2020, HR professionals have been tested by waves of challenges: the pandemic itself, the subsequent “great resignation”, and a “silver exodus” of over-50 workers. Almost half of UK employers have reported […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 19, 2022
Via: SHRMI’ve written in the past about the Same Day Summary (a brief written summary of key takeaways from a recent meeting or discussion); the No-FEAR Confrontation (first Frame the topic of conversation, then go into active listening mode to Explore […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 14, 2022
Via: HR HeroEmployee recognition is vital for any team and company to keep their employees engaged in the organization. But when you have a remote team, it gives you a unique challenge: how do you provide employee recognition where they don’t work […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 14, 2022
Via: SparkWhen an employee’s conduct, attitude, or performance doesn’t meet expectations, it can have a significant impact on the workplace. While it may be tempting to ignore these issues and hope they resolve on their own, without intervention, they can — […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 12, 2022
Via: HR HeroEverywhere you look, the stats are alarmingly clear: Leaders are not effectively communicating – and it’s negatively impacting their organization’s success. 86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main causes of workplace […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 9, 2022
Via: Recruiting HeadlinesWelcome to your new job. Get ready to not know where anything is and whom to ask. Starting a new job—often after a series of interviews, skills tests and background checks—is challenging enough, but a confusing and non-intuitive onboarding experience […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 8, 2022
Via: HR HeroAs an HR professional, one of your many duties may include conducting a thorough investigation into various issues that arise in the workplace. Whether the issue involves a claim of harassment, a claim of discrimination or a claim workplace misconduct, […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
December 5, 2022
Via: HR Exchange NetworkHuman Resources leaders would rather focus on talent acquisition and employee engagement, but layoffs can be a big part of their job, especially in an economic downturn. Letting people go is hard. Ultimately, the company is rejecting someone they had […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
November 30, 2022
Via: EntrepreneurMost of us work with a jerk—toxic people who seem hellbent on making our lives, well, hell. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to be completely beholden to their poisonous ways. It turns out toxic coworkers often operate […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
November 28, 2022
Via: SHRMHuman resource professionals know complying with workplace anti-discrimination laws is important. Equally important is ensuring that employees who complain about perceived discrimination are not retaliated against for doing so, even if the underlying claim is never proved. Why is this […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
November 15, 2022
Via: HR HeroThe more a team trusts each other, the better they will perform together. Whether you’re on a professional sports team or a team at the office, this statement still rings true. Unfortunately, building trust and authenticity might not always be […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
November 10, 2022
Via: HR HeroMeet Jennifer Locklear, Chief People Officer at ConnectWise – a software company dedicated to the success of IT Solution providers. In her role, Locklear is responsible for engaging and developing high-performing ConnectWise colleagues, facilitating a professional environment that cultivates dynamic […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
November 9, 2022
Via: HR HeroA factory worker sued her employer, alleging the company discriminated against her based on her race by allowing a hostile work environment to pervade its manufacturing plant. She also claimed it retaliated against her for accusing a coworker of tampering […]