December 8, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayStaff have called for a pilot scheme involving more than 21,000 employees, and are backed by the 4 Day Week Campaign, which ran a successful trial in the private sector. Civil service union the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) […]
December 6, 2023
Via: SHRMGoogle recently settled a 2016 lawsuit alleging that it used illegal practices to stop employees from complaining about the workplace. The lawsuit claimed the company’s confidentiality policies were unlawful. The Mountain View, Calif.-based tech giant has about 187,000 workers. It […]
December 6, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayHalf of all UK adults have experienced imposter syndrome at work, and employers aren’t doing enough to tackle the issue. Imposter syndrome needs to be brought into the spotlight in workplace conversations, says Jill Whittaker, Managing Director of The Executive […]
December 5, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayThe Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has requested an urgent meeting with work and pensions secretary Mel Stride and DWP permanent secretary Peter Schofield to discuss what the union believes is a “staffing crisis” at the government department. PCS […]
December 1, 2023
Via: HR DiveIn healthcare organizations with diversity, equity and inclusion training, 35% of workers saw an improvement in workplace culture during the past year, according to the 2023 State of Healthcare Training and Staff Development Report by Relias, a healthcare talent and […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
December 1, 2023
Via: HR HeroIn 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 […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
November 28, 2023
Via: SHRMIn 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 […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
November 27, 2023
Via: SHRMMiddle 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 […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 17, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayAccording to figures from the Social Mobility Foundation, today (17 November) marks Class Pay Gap Day, when those from lower socio-economic backgrounds essentially ‘work for free’ for the rest of the year. Professional workers from professional and managerial origins receive […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
November 16, 2023
Via: HR HeroOnboarding – the process of helping new employees become fully integrated, contributing members of an organization – is often thought of as one of the most important steps in HR management. Why? Because how HR managers handle a new hire’s […]
November 15, 2023
Via: SHRMWith more employers monitoring workers with cameras and GPS trackers, federal regulators and states have taken steps to strengthen employee privacy rights. Some employers rely on cameras that record employees and customers throughout company property. Elsewhere, employees have GPS trackers […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
November 14, 2023
Via: HR HeroIn today’s fiercely competitive job market, the quest for talent has evolved into a strategic battlefield for organizations across industries. Amidst this intense competition, a hidden facet of the job market has gained prominence: the enigmatic realm known as the […]
November 13, 2023
Via: HR DiveThe emergence of generative AI and foundation models has revolutionized the way businesses, across industries, operate at this current inflection point. This is especially true in the HR function, which has been pushed to the forefront of the new AI […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 10, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayLast week, the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), the licensing body for organisations that provide workers to other employers in the UK, published a briefing note that set out its position on the treatment of holiday pay and how […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 9, 2023
Via: SHRMIf 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 […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 8, 2023
Via: HR HeroIt’s hard for employees to focus on work when financial worries are weighing them down. And statistics show that student loan debt is at the root of many workers’ troubles. The pandemic brought about a temporary reprieve in student loan […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
November 7, 2023
Via: HR DiveAs 2024 approaches, employers need to emphasize skills investment and train up their workers to anticipate the growth of generative artificial intelligence, according to Udemy’s 2024 Global Learning & Skills Trends Report, released Nov. 1. Without investment, employers may be […]
November 6, 2023
Via: HR DiveOn Nov. 2, the day after it called for an EEOC inquiry into the airlines’ DEI practices, America First Legal filed a race and sex discrimination complaint with the agency against NASCAR and Rev Racing, according to its press release. […]
November 6, 2023
Via: SHRMHow long do you want to live? That’s the question Sonia Aranza, CEO and principal consultant at Aranza Communications, posed during a session on ageism at the SHRM INCLUSION 2023 conference on Nov. 1 in Savannah, Ga. “Deep inside, we […]
November 3, 2023
Via: SparkEfficient and compliant global payroll services are now table stakes for international organizations. To retain staff and build a positive market reputation, enterprises need payroll processes that ensure employees are paid accurately and on time every time. As ADP’s Global […]