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Development & Evaluation, Engagement

How to Reimagine Employee Retention

September 27, 2023

Via: HR Hero

Employees are the secret ingredient to organizational success, yet companies are struggling to keep them. In recent years, millions of Americans have been quitting their jobs—a trend dubbed the Great Resignation. Last October alone, a grand total of 4 million […]


Diversity & Inclusion

The Star Profile and DE&I

September 26, 2023

Via: SHRM

During a recent webcast for SHRM, titled “Radically Rethinking Performance Reviews,” I shared the concept of the “star profile,” a short, succinct description of the actual behaviors or actions that spell success in a given position. I also have written […]


Workplace wellness

Addressing Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing in Remote Settings

September 26, 2023

Via: HR Hero

The ability to work remotely has been a big boon for both employees and organizations. COVID-19 accelerated experiences in working virtually for a significant portion of the workforce. But, while the digital age has powered the ability to work remotely, […]


Research

Federal workplace pregnancy protections pose new questions for HR

September 25, 2023

Via: HR Dive

Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in 2022 to codify protections for expectant employees not guaranteed under previous disability discrimination laws, namely the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. In doing so, lawmakers brought federal pregnancy […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Preventing Loud Quitting: Strategies for Employers 

September 25, 2023

Via: HR Hero

As the concept of “quiet quitting” gained attention over the last year, employers must now also be aware of the emerging trend of “loud quitting” or active disengagement at work. Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace report revealed that […]


Research

EEOC: Trucking companies allowed harassment of mechanics over sexuality

September 20, 2023

Via: HR Dive

A trucking company allegedly tolerated harassment of — and eventually terminated — two gay mechanics at a facility in North Jackson, Ohio, over their sexual orientation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a lawsuit filed Sept. 15. The […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

How to use AI in hiring, growth and onboarding – according to HR tech expert

September 19, 2023

Via: HRD America

As the world delves deeper into the digital age, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping businesses and industries across the board. And, in the realm of HR, AI is proving to be a game-changer – revolutionizing traditional processes […]


News

Toxic culture at immigration centre saw staff abuse migrants

September 19, 2023

Via: Personnel Today

Staff at Brook House immigration detention centre near Gatwick Airport were found to have subjected detainees to degrading treatment, including forcibly moving people while they were naked, and speaking to migrants using racist, homophobic and derogatory language. Staff often showed […]


News

California set to require workplace violence prevention plans

September 18, 2023

Via: HR Dive

Cortese said the bill was prompted by a 2021 shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) railyard in San Jose that killed 10 people, including the shooter. An independent investigator found the transportation authority didn’t have prior knowledge […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Many Workers Leaving States That Pass Anti-LGBTQ Laws

September 18, 2023

Via: SHRM

Robin Witt spent the majority of her life in Florida, most recently working as a contract engineer at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. But after the state legislature passed a spate of laws impacting the LGBTQ+ community, including restrictions […]


Communication, Development & Evaluation

Canadian Workplaces Deal with Passive Aggression in the Workplace

September 13, 2023

Via: SHRM

Passive-aggressive behavior can hurt company culture and sometimes lead to harassment claims in Canada. This behavior is challenging for HR to investigate and stop. All team members should practice healthy communication, said Cheryl Cran, founder and CEO of Next Mapping, […]


News

Spirit Airlines curtails employee eligibility for FMLA leave, lawsuit alleges

September 12, 2023

Via: HR Dive

The FMLA provides eligible employees the right to take up to 12 work weeks of job-protected leave for a qualifying reason, a DOL guidance explains. For example, an eligible employee who works 32 hours a week may use up to […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Implementing Pay Transparency: Best Practices, How to Prepare and What Comes After

September 11, 2023

Via: Spark

The pay transparency movement is gaining momentum. In the past few years, several states and cities have put laws and regulations in place that require employers to include salary ranges in their job postings. Employers operating under pay transparency requirements […]


Communication, Development & Evaluation

5 in-demand leadership skills to empower future leaders

September 11, 2023

Via: HR Dive

Prioritize leadership development by helping employees become more effective and empowered. Learning and development is vital to any company wanting to build and retain top talent. According to the Harris Poll, 70% of employees would leave their current company for […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Inside Pinterest’s year of flexible work

September 7, 2023

Via: HR Dive

Correction: In a previous version of this article, Pinterest’s Makeathon event was misidentified. Amid mass reports of companies — and the federal government — requiring workers to return to the office, one social media player is leaning into flexibility. Known […]


Software

10 best payroll software

September 7, 2023

Via: HRD America

Looking for tools to help create efficiency in your organization’s HR processes? Your search ends here. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 best payroll software to help you make your choice. We’ll give you an overview of each software, […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

Chipotle takes Gen Z behind the scenes to recruit new employees

September 6, 2023

Via: HR Dive

In anticipation of the chain’s second busiest season of the year, Chipotle is ramping up its recruitment efforts by rolling out fresh content as part of its “Behind the Foil” television ads. The hiring push also comes as the chain […]


Workplace wellness

What to do when a worker refuses to give proof of COVID-19 vaccine status

September 5, 2023

Via: HRD America

In a recent case, an ex-employee sued her former employer under the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. She alleged unauthorized use of her medical information and discrimination due to her refusal to authorize release of such information. The plaintiff in […]


Research

Surveillance in the Workplace: An Update from the NLRB

September 5, 2023

Via: HR Hero

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues to move the needle on its interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in favor of unions. For example, in Memorandum GC 23-02 entitled “Electronic Monitoring and Algorithmic Management of Employees Interfering […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

Talent Attraction Strategies: It’s Time to Boost Your Career Development Offerings

August 30, 2023

Via: Spark

Developing a strategy for talent engagement can help you find and retain top-tier employees. However, many small and midsize organizations overlook a potential asset in building a winning employer brand: career development and upskilling. Organizations of all sizes need to […]