March 3, 2023
Via: HR HeroHopefully, employers, HR pros, and managers are well aware that March 3, 2023 (and the first Friday in March each year) is Employee Appreciation Day. In a labor market where employee demand often outstrips supply in many sectors, it’s particularly […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
May 31, 2022
Via: HR HeroEmployees have been working remotely (i.e., any place with an Internet connection) since at least the mid-2000s. The COVID-19 outbreak, which started in 2020, forced employers to permit employees with certain types of jobs (usually white-collar) to work remotely on […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 23, 2021
Via: HR DiveWe live in politically charged times, with a misperception emerging that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are part of a political agenda. But DEI is politically agnostic. Why? Because the focus is on basic life principles, like how we understand […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
October 12, 2021
Via: HR HeroIt’s likely your organization already has anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies in place. You probably also have some form of anti-violence or anti-bullying policy too. But how do you handle it when an employee is acting in a way that’s clearly […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
October 4, 2021
Via: HR HeroIssues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been top-of-mind for many organizations over the past several months as the country continues to mourn George Floyd and heal from other racial injustices that have been ever-present in the media […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
September 15, 2021
Via: HR HeroWhile some recruiting tips may hold true no matter who the candidate, it still pays to understand a bit about the differences found in the latest generation to enter the workforce: Gen Z. With that in mind, we’re going to […]
February 17, 2021
Via: EntrepreneurDo you want employees who will go above and beyond for your organization? You might be thinking this question is intended to be tongue-in-cheek. After all, the benefits of having proactive and dedicated employees are self-evident. Employees who are willing […]
February 17, 2021
Via: HR HeroWith no official playbook from federal, state, or even local governments on how to reopen businesses, universities, healthcare facilities, sports teams, major venues, and other organizations, employers and HR leaders have been left to fend for themselves. Developing an effective […]
September 16, 2020
Via: HR HeroThe need for staff flexibility has always been prevalent, as demand is rarely static year-round. But the pandemic has brought this idea to the forefront. How can organizations cope when demand suddenly falls off a cliff and then surges again […]
September 1, 2020
Via: HR ExaminerThe concept of a crucible is simple. The official definition is a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new. Sound familiar? At the risk of being called Captain Obvious, we […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
October 17, 2018
Via: HR DiveEmployers have seen the benefit of giving workers flexible work schedules so they can better handle both work and personal responsibilities and even, in this case, civic duties. With the workweek having been extended from 40 to 47 hours, according […]
October 8, 2018
Via: Chief Learning OfficerYou’re an anomaly if you have never encountered a “stall” — an inflection point where you suddenly seem unable to get the stellar results you strive for. When executives hit a stall, they tend to redouble their efforts to engineer […]
Research, Software, Workplace wellness
November 9, 2017
Via: HR RingleaderBack in 2010 I wrote a post about how to Tap Into Informal Leaders to Influence. The basic premise of the post was that I learned that in order to turn or change an organization, you only need to find […]
September 1, 2017
Via: EntrepreneurSay that a doctor’s office subscribes to 10 magazines for its waiting room. Three of them focus on entertainment gossip, two feature health and fitness tips, three are family-oriented and two are business publications. By the numbers, this kind of […]
January 17, 2017
Via: SparkChanges in reporting structure can happen for any number of reasons such as a merger or acquisition or a new executive joins with a new charter, etc. While the outcome can be positive for the business, reporting structure changes can […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
July 15, 2016
Via: Chief Learning OfficerMany of the baby boomers are getting ready to ride their motorcycles into the sunset while millennials are using the Uber app to get a ride into work. The knowledge gap between the two groups is causing leaders great concern […]