Category: Software

July 10, 2020

Question: My state has been easing restrictions and reopening for the past couple of months. I feel comfortable enough to not wear a mask in the office. However, my co-workers have been “mask-shaming” me and making me feel bad for […]

July 10, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, an estimated 16 million U.S. knowledge workers shifted to working remotely, according to Slack. COVID-19 effectively ushered in a change that many predicted years ago: a world where remote work is prevalent. This was unprecedented […]

July 9, 2020

Who would have thought that during a global pandemic, businesses would be looking to relocate or branch out in different countries? Well, according to over 80% of respondents in a new report, these businesses are now considering expanding their workforces […]

July 9, 2020

“The year is 2020” Decades from now, movies will be made, and features will be written about the year you’re currently living in. Those features will focus on the events, the problems, the pandemic, the mistakes, and yes – the […]

July 8, 2020

One of the most fundamental changes ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic has been more economic than medical: the shift from in-office to remote work for millions of Americans. While many employees may be thrilled by the newfound convenience and […]

July 8, 2020

Understanding the position your employees are in can go a long way toward understanding how to maintain a strong and healthy culture, even as the forces of the pandemic and economy create chaos and uncertainty. Large percentages of the remaining […]

July 8, 2020

Effective communication is essential to any team, which is especially true in the business world. Poor communication among team members or different layers of management can lead to a host of problems, including incorrect deliverables, lost productivity, decreased morale, and […]

July 8, 2020

It feels like a lifetime ago, but it’s only been a few months since employers were battling it out for top talent in a historically tight job market. As a result of COVID-19, the dramatic shift in this dynamic has […]

July 8, 2020

Yesterday, Brenda Neckvatal and I talked about vacation and PTO usage on The Real HR Show. And we got this comment: My company offers unlimited time off, but I don’t feel like I can take advantage because of the boss […]

July 7, 2020

More employers are considering extending work-from-home (WFH) options for employees through the fall, the end of the year or longer as coronavirus cases continue to surge in parts of the country. But how does an employer or supervisor decide who […]