Tag: performance

January 25, 2021

COVID-19 threatened millions of lives around the globe and wreaked havoc on business. In business, the human-centric nature of these challenges rapidly placed HR at the center of organizational strategy. From addressing immediate crisis needs to maintaining business continuity as […]

January 25, 2021

If there’s one silver lining in a year marred by a global pandemic and economic uncertainty, it’s this: Many HR managers are taking the opportunity to rethink roles and address hidden weaknesses and leadership gaps. “Every business has at least […]

January 22, 2021

As we enter a new year, organizations continue to adjust to the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, including an extension of work-from-home policies for many employees. As more time goes on between “what used to be” and “the new normal,” […]

January 22, 2021

There are so many paths to HR, and each brings with it a different set of strengths and skills that can complement the people-oriented role. Today’s guest began in IT as a developer. His time in that field has helped […]

January 21, 2021

On his first day in office, President Joe Biden fired a key figure at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in a move that’s being called a clear signal the agency is moving from a probusiness to a prounion stance. […]

January 21, 2021

No one would dispute that 2020 upended business models, priorities and plans as organizations were forced to navigate a rapidly changing environment. HR was at the forefront of initiatives to respond to a wide range of internal and external transformative […]

January 19, 2021

While trying to keep the spirit of your question, I’ve made some corrections to your letter, and I hope you find them helpful. Your letter shows me that your written communication skills could be stronger. You’ll find this column useful […]

January 18, 2021

As the “new normal” transitions into the “next normal,” organizations must develop strategies for effective communication in the workplace that account for partial in-office returns and ensure remotely working employees don’t feel left out. There’s no one-size-fits-all for communication strategies […]

January 15, 2021

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published new resources for employers to help them identify and address systemic discrimination in the workplace. “The EEOC is strongly committed to making our processes fully transparent and useful to the public,” said […]

January 15, 2021

GitHub employees are protesting the firing of a Jewish colleague who was let go two days after he warned co-workers in Washington, DC to stay safe from Nazis. The employee was chastised for using divisive language, according to news first […]