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Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Managing Activism in the Workplace: Some Guiding Principles

August 3, 2022

Via: HR Hero

In a politically charged era where activism is considered noble, HR managers are confronting new challenges in the workplace in an attempt to find balance between the expression of disparate views while maintaining a productive and cohesive workforce. Just Another […]


News

Union calls for maximum workplace temperature as heatwave takes hold

July 18, 2022

Via: Personnel Today

The union has joined the TUC in calling for a legal limit on how hot it can be in a workplace as forecasters predict a record high of 41 degrees celsius in England and the Met Office issues a red […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Getting On Track and Staying Organized as a Digital Nomad 

June 29, 2022

Via: Entrepreneur

A lot of the traditional workplace has changed throughout the last few years as the pandemic managed to disrupt nearly every aspect of our lives. Getting on track and staying organized as a digital nomad means having time management skills, […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

5 Traits That Distinguish a Digital Workplace From Working Digitally

June 16, 2022

Via: Entrepreneur

The digital workplace first emerged in the late 2000s, when pioneering thought leaders introduced the idea that it’s not where you work, but how you work. This phrase has taken on new shapes and meanings as analyst firms like Deloitte […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Guiding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace With Data and Science

June 9, 2022

Via: Spark

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives can lead to stronger workplace outcomes. But talking about DE&I — and bringing each area to life — are two different things. Speaking with Cheddar News, Drew Lewis (DL), vice president, diversity and talent, […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

More Authentic Workplaces Lead to Better Retention, Productivity

June 8, 2022

Via: SHRM

How comfortable is your staff with being themselves in the workplace? A recent Jobsage survey posed this question to 1,900 employed Americans. They do value being authentic, according to the study. However, 7 in 10 respondents said that they adopt […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Promoting Generational Diversity in the Workplace

June 7, 2022

Via: Spark

Today’s workplace is more diverse than ever, which is good. Numerous studies have proven that diversity offers significant business benefits and enhances workplace culture. However, while diversity is beneficial, it can be complicated to promote and manage. Generational diversity in […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

12 Pro Tips That Will Increase Company Retention

May 23, 2022

Via: Entrepreneur

Employee retention is critical to your company’s survival in the saturated, competitive international job market. Moreover, retention is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. ‌The number of people quitting their jobs voluntarily is expected to reach 1 in […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Envoy’s new At Work survey reveals how to get hybrid employees to choose the workplace

May 9, 2022

Via: HR Dive

After two years of largely remote work, the workplace is back front and center. Folks are getting tired of their makeshift home offices and workplaces around the world are slowly but surely starting to get busy again. However, not every […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Productivity blighted by users’ tech problems, research reveals

May 6, 2022

Via: Personnel Today

As businesses look to tech and new software to facilitate the move to hybrid working and improve productivity, German technology provider Userlane, has found that about two-fifths (40%) of staff report software problems “often” or “all the time”. Remote and […]


Workplace wellness

Burnout Is Real. And There Are Ways to Avoid It.

May 5, 2022

Via: Spark

Last year, nearly half of employed Americans reported feeling mentally and physically exhausted at the end of the day, and 41 percent identified that feeling as burnout. If your company has experienced record-high resignations lately, perhaps none of this comes […]


Communication, Development & Evaluation

The Most Effective 4-Step Feedback System for Leaders and Entrepreneurs

May 3, 2022

Via: Entrepreneur

The life of a business leader or entrepreneur is akin to running an obstacle course in the middle of an earthquake and a tornado all at once. To say that there is huge uncertainty, risk and an ever-changing landscape, would […]


Communication, Development & Evaluation

How to Make Meetings Less Tedious and More Engaging

April 29, 2022

Via: Entrepreneur

How many people actually look forward to another meeting invitation in their inbox? They cut into your time to work on deliverables and increase the likelihood that you’ll have to extend your workday into the evening. Yet meetings are up […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

In 2022, Time Management in the Workplace will be Critical.

February 23, 2022

Via: Entrepreneur

Working professionals can’t get enough of the All You Wanted To Know About Time movement. So let’s go over the significance of workplace time management. How much scheduling software do you use? Or want to use? Whether you’re a rookie […]


Workplace wellness

Study Looks at Top Productivity Risks Heading Into 2022

January 11, 2022

Via: HR Hero

The dawn of a new year is a time to reflect on the accomplishments and struggles of the previous year and a great time to celebrate successes and acknowledge shortcomings. It’s also a time to look forward and plan for […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Favorites from 2021: Learning & Development

December 27, 2021

Via: HR Hero

Over the past year, HR professionals have consistently adapted to the COVID-19’s ever changing circumstances. Leaders have found ways for employees to flourish in remote environments, and companies sought out new methods to maintain and develop company culture. The need […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development, Research

Overcoming the Great Transition: What’s Next for HR in 2022

December 22, 2021

Via: HR Hero

The last two years have been tough for HR departments, from navigating the pandemic to this year’s great transition. The stress from last year still lingers for many teams and continues to impact work today. Even as HR professionals face […]


Workplace wellness

The Long-Term Impacts of Workplace Sexual Harassment

December 17, 2021

Via: HR Hero

Unfortunately, sexual harassment is a reality in workplaces around the world, including advanced Western economies that one might expect to be more progressive. Workplace sexual harassment is also notoriously underreported, due in large part to the stigma that is sometimes […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

The Two Schools of Thought on Battling Procrastination

December 15, 2021

Via: HR Hero

While most people probably consider themselves to be proactive go-getters, the reality is that everyone is guilty of procrastination from time to time. There are a variety of reasons for procrastination, ranging from depression to an inability to focus due […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

8 Ways We Spend Time at Work Without Working

December 7, 2021

Via: Entrepreneur

“Hard work never hurt anyone,” said Mark Twain. “As long as it is observed from a distance.” Does that sound like you? Do you take pride in slacking off? Are you a professional couch potato? Or do you use your […]