Tag: performance

December 1, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, understanding the nuances of different employee classifications is crucial. Among these classifications are the terms “deskless,” “offline,” and “nonessential” employees. But what do they truly mean, and why are they significant? Let’s delve into the […]

November 28, 2023

In my most recent article, “Developing a Habit of Delivering Frequent but Informal Feedback,” I introduced Lindsay, an HR director at an aerospace manufacturing and design firm with 200 employees. Lindsay was concerned that her analytical, introverted management team may […]

November 28, 2023

“Skills-first” is a buzzword that’s received copious attention from employers, but it is a cultural ideal that has proven a little difficult to adopt, various reports have said. Organizations tout the efficacy of the skills-based practices that the EY and […]

November 27, 2023

Middle management is one of the most maligned roles in an organization, and the job comes with a host of unique challenges. But it’s also one of the most important positions, helping turn an organization’s strategic vision into reality, guiding […]

November 27, 2023

The modern workplace is distraction central. From emails to pinging Slack notifications, alerts on project management apps and frequent meetings, it can be hard for employees to actually get any work done. According to research from McKinsey & Company, this […]

November 15, 2023

The learning and engagement company’s 2023 Workplace Culture report found that 64% of respondents would extend their employment by six years with enhanced career support and training. Forty-four percent would stay an extra decade. According to consulting giant McKinsey, 50% […]

November 13, 2023

HR departments were once blissfully divorced from cybersecurity responsibilities—but not anymore. Today, they are increasingly involved in cyber-training programs for employees. Security awareness training, in particular, has risen from obscurity a decade ago and is now a huge industry. According […]

November 10, 2023

Everyone is serious about anti-racism at work. Of course we are. We defy you to find a board member at a UK business, FTSE 100 or otherwise, who won’t proclaim their abiding intolerance for any discrimination whatsoever. It has a […]

November 9, 2023

If an employee resigns, then rescinds the request, the employer has a choice: Do they want the worker to stay or go? If the employer determines they want the employee to stay, they should find out why the worker wanted […]

November 9, 2023

A recent study from Cornerstone found a disconnect between the perceptions of employers and employees in several areas. While 77% of UK organisations felt confident in their ability to develop skills, only 56% of employees agreed. And while 89% of […]

November 1, 2023

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the quest for talent has evolved into a strategic battlefield for organizations across industries. Amid this intense competition, a hidden facet of the job market has gained prominence: the enigmatic realm known as the […]

October 30, 2023

Only 31% of employees say they are engaged, enthusiastic and energized by their work, according to an Oct. 24 report by Gartner, Inc. Workers who report being energized and excited about their work are 31% more likely to stay at […]

October 25, 2023

When you share a great idea at work and your boss gives you the green light, you feel good, right? What if your boss green lights your great idea and then delegates the implementation of the idea to you, how […]

October 9, 2023

Employees are resisting a return to the office. Labor strikes have been sweeping the U.S. Job candidates are ghosting recruiters. “HR is not your friend” is trending on TikTok. Right now, the climate in the workplace sure seems like it’s […]

September 18, 2023

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 […]

September 15, 2023

As HR knows, workers’ wants and needs — both voiced and unarticulated — are constantly evolving. The return to the office is another layer added onto the landscape, with 9 in 10 employers planning to implement RTO policies by 2024, […]

September 13, 2023

In a recent case, a student filed a complaint alleging that her professor showed racial bias against her, routinely demeaned and embarrassed her in front of her classmates, and failed to offer the required disability accommodations for her dyslexia. The […]

August 30, 2023

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 […]

August 29, 2023

Julie O’Neill spent nearly three decades as a top anchor for Cincinnati’s WCPO news station, but early last year, her career took a gut-wrenching turn. Despite her longtime coverage of the Cincinnati Bengals, O’Neill was passed over in favor of […]

July 27, 2023

A June report by business consulting firm WTW similarly predicted average salary increases of 4% in 2024. Those increases remain “well above” those seen over the past decade, as employers try to remain competitive, a WTW researcher said in a […]