News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Whether it is Adobe’s Disaster and Epidemic Time Off Policy providing employees up to 20 days off a year to care for family members who are ill with COVID or Google’s newly expanded parental leave that gives 18 weeks of leave to all parents. There’s little doubt that the technology industry understands the importance of […]
Remote work was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly businesses were scrambling to operate their businesses safely amid quarantine mandates around the globe. This wasn’t always a smooth transition, and we are still feeling the repercussions today. Businesses are trying to navigate the new normal, including returning to the workplace, balancing hybrid work and remote […]
Improving SMB Learning And Development Efforts If your company has less than ten people, there’s a chance that you’re running a small company that has a meager training budget and not much time to spare for training. It’s normal for small businesses to struggle with finding the resources to develop the skills of their workers […]
As the world continues to move away from a traditional office environment and toward a hybrid model or deskless/on-demand formats, employers need to find new ways to train and optimize their workforce to foster long-term engagement, motivation, and retention. In HRchat episode 458, we look at this shift and consider tech that can deliver better […]
There is nothing worse for an organization than a bad manager. Bad managers can grind productivity to a halt, dissolve employee engagement and cause turnover rates to skyrocket. What’s more, bad managers can increase the stress levels of a workplace, causing significant health issues at every level. In sum, bad managers are bad. Unfortunately, business […]
“Just drop into my office and tell me what’s on your mind…” “If you need to report an issue or incident, call this number…” Organizations have relied on open-door policies and whistleblower hotlines for gathering feedback for a while. However, these methods are no longer proving effective — but were they ever really effective in […]
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions” – Ken Blanchard. These lines ring true because one of the greatest gifts an employer gives their team members is honest feedback. It’s an incredibly powerful tool that can grow and increase workplace productivity. Providing constant feedback is an excellent way of telling employees you know how they’re performing […]
Whether it’s attracting top talent to your organization or simply making sure you’re putting out the best first impression you can, professional staff photos are integral to your business branding for a variety of reasons. Your staff are the backbone of your business and presenting them in the right way is essential to making sure […]
How HR professionals can build positive company cultures with gratitude and appreciation Any HR professional can relate to the feeling of excitement and relief when finding the perfect candidate to fill a role. With a lot of jobs now remote or hybrid, it is harder than ever to retain these employees. According to the Labor Department, […]
The dawn of 2022 signals a new era for businesses. Reestablishing goals becomes the agenda as you look at your business and think about where you want to lead it. Transformation comes to mind, and you may wonder how it can be done with the people you work with and how it can impact procedures […]