Tag: employee

August 15, 2019

Training is a key component for any business in any industry in any economy. But when it comes to our modern knowledge economy, effective employee training is simply essential. Unfortunately, according to a new report on the employee and customer […]

August 7, 2019

More employees are voluntarily leaving their jobs than at almost any other time this millennium. When an employee quits, it can feel like a gut punch, leaving managers scrambling both emotionally and operationally. The loss can be particularly acute when […]

August 7, 2019

In the digitally connected era, the candidate experience is the priority for an organization. Recruitment is a two-way process. If you are looking for a perfect fit for your company, applicants are also looking for an organization that meets their […]

August 6, 2019

In today’s digital age, more people than ever are working from home.employee communications In fact, a recent survey revealed that 70 percent of professionals across the globe telecommute at least one day a week. A remote workforce opens a business […]

August 6, 2019

Work can be stressful, particularly when the stakes are high. While conflict is uncomfortable, it can also be productive and, at times, even necessary to help drive progress and break through impasses. But not all conflicts are created equal.conflict Some […]

August 6, 2019

Pettiness, the word that is, dates back to the 14th century, and derives from petit or “small”, “minor” in Middle English/Old French. Today, we understand pettiness as a construct based on twentieth-century theories of motivation and personality informed by various […]

August 6, 2019

According to The Wall Street Journal, virtual simulations incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) are being used to improve health care workers’ bedside manner. Doctors, nurses and other caregivers in southern Maine are being trained in a virtual environment that simulates the […]

August 5, 2019

In an era in which making your voice heard is more possible than ever, employees are empowering themselves and one another to incite real change in their workplaces. A recent study conducted by global communications firm Weber Shandwick, in partnership […]

August 5, 2019

Blockchain. The much-hyped technology is the backbone of bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that’s enjoyed massive market gains recently. For business leaders and human resource professionals the blockchain impact on HR seems minimal, at least so far. But by separating the cryptocurrency […]

August 5, 2019

The Fair Labor Standards Act tells us we have two types of employees, non-exempt and exempt. Unfortunately these terms are not very explanatory and people often get them confused. Let me see if I can explain. Exempt from what? Basically […]