Tag: communication

September 20, 2022

HR professionals routinely use legal counsel to obtain advice on compliance issues, risk mitigation, and many other legal issues. Whether it arises in the context of a one-off accommodation question or a months-long harassment investigation, the attorney-client privilege is a […]

September 19, 2022

If you’ve seen any news in the past year, you know we’re currently knee-deep in one of the tightest labor markets in years. It all started in spring 2021, when burned-out workers triggered unprecedented churn, leaving millions of jobs open. […]

September 1, 2022

If you’re seeking to create a high-performing organization, there are specific tasks you cannot ignore. Chief among those tasks is developing your company’s current and future leaders. The thought of designing and implementing a sustainable leadership development program can be […]

August 29, 2022

I can’t quite get Bobby McFerrin’s 1988 song out of my head (by the way, I added the question mark for reasons I will get to in a minute) since reading a May 12, 2022, article in the Wall Street […]

August 18, 2022

What happens when politics, sex, race, religion and other polarizing topics come up in conversations among co-workers? SHRM Chief Knowledge Officer Alexander Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, has some unexpected answers. In his new book, Talking Taboo: Making the Most of Polarizing […]

August 8, 2022

One of the ways workers who are returning to physical workplaces can reconnect to management and one another is through town hall-style meetings. Gathering everyone together can be helpful in smoothing the transition back to the office, as long as […]

August 2, 2022

Starting in 2015, the plaintiff worked at a Chili’s chain restaurant in Liverpool, N.Y. When she started, the restaurant was operated by Pepper Dining Inc., but shortly thereafter was purchased by Brinker International Payroll Company LP. Once Brinker took over, […]

July 27, 2022

Knowing what sets your business apart is vital if you’re going to stand out from your competitors. And as the world grows smaller, differentiation becomes increasingly important to ensure your business thrives. Understanding what your organization’s core competencies are can […]

July 26, 2022

The HR profession is ever-changing, and professionals in the field have been called upon to lead in particularly large ways during the coronavirus pandemic. They’ve navigated their companies through the hiring challenges of a tight labor market, they’ve worked to […]

July 11, 2022

Technology advances rapidly and, when it does, it’s tempting to invest in new—or replacement—technology. The next best thing is always on the horizon. But company budgets are tight, and leaders want to be certain they are making the right investments […]

July 5, 2022

Question: We plan to install security cameras in the production area of our nonunion food packaging facility because of an increase in damaged product and safety incidents. Can we post signs at all entrances stating surveillance cameras are in use, […]

June 27, 2022

With as much attention as most businesses put into hiring new employees, it’s quite shocking to see how little focus is given to onboarding. Yet, I would argue that onboarding is equally important. The right onboarding process creates a strong […]

June 23, 2022

After all the disruption and uncertainty of 2020, one thing is certain: remote work isn’t going away anytime soon. According to a survey, 55% of CEOs plan to expand remote work options for at least one day per week. For […]

June 1, 2022

May was Mental Health Awareness Month. For those who are struggling, know that it’s okay to not be okay—please reach out for help if you need it, and remember that there are people who care about you. While the month […]

May 19, 2022

Organizational effectiveness comes from strong workplace culture, open communication, competent leadership, reliable succession planning and plenty of opportunities for growth. All of those factors can and should be measured. To begin setting goals in your organization and measuring their success, […]

May 19, 2022

Morton’s, a well-known American steakhouse chain, delivered a steak to a customer timed to when his plane landed at an airport after he had asked for one in a tweet. While the act garnered headlines as an extraordinary and rare […]

May 16, 2022

The poll found that 33% of men felt there was too much emphasis placed on achieving gender balance, compared to 13% of women. Almost half (47%) of female managers feel too little effort goes into gender equality. Two-thirds of managers […]

May 11, 2022

Research by PwC and The Times Education Commission found 89% of employers felt it was important for young people to be assessed on more than just academic skills. PwC chairman Kevin Ellis told The Times: “Basic numeracy and literacy should […]

April 29, 2022

How many people actually look forward to another meeting invitation in their inbox? They cut into your time to work on deliverables and increase the likelihood that you’ll have to extend your workday into the evening. Yet meetings are up […]

April 25, 2022

Every HR professional agrees that informing an employee they’re being let go is the hardest part of the job. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that unfortunate responsibility was commonplace across the United States. With many businesses forced to […]