News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Employee Law Need-To-Knows Employment laws are primarily made to protect the workers from unfair practices and wrongdoings of employers. The statutes in the applicable federal laws provide them protection and due compensation along with essential benefits. Without them, the employees are vulnerable to manipulation, threats, and other issues that may compromise their mental and physical […]
Is Employee Mental Health an Issue Handled by HR? HR pros are faced with many tough situations during their careers. One of these challenges involves learning the signs and mannerisms that could suggest an employee is struggling with mental illness. If an HR professional isn’t trained in this topic, they may accidentally turn a neutral […]
The Art of Writing a Job Offer Letter Written by Thomas Forstner, Head of People and Talent at Juro. Sending an offer letter to a successful candidate is an exciting time for everyone involved. For the company, they’ve found an individual they believe will add a lot of value to their business and be an […]
What to Look For in an On-Demand Pay Provider For decades, most workers have been paid on a semi-monthly or bi-weekly basis. But, with workplace and personal financial needs evolving, more and more employers are considering on-demand pay solutions. By reducing the number of days in traditional pay periods, employers provide employees and gig workers […]
Wrongful termination claims can be filed in court when an employee feels they were let go for an inadequate reason. Many of these claims are because the employer is deemed to have broken some laws and regulations or not followed the correct termination procedures. The problem is that wrongful terminations are often misunderstood and, as […]
5-Star Careers Create 5-Star Companies Over the last 18 months, employees across industries demonstrated self-motivation and reliability when called upon to manage and execute their work remotely. They felt a new kind of empowerment and they liked it. As a result, how millions of employees think about work has changed and ways of working has […]
Why Does HR Struggle to Persuade Leadership of Intranet Value? More employees are onboarding in a hybrid and remote way than ever before. Few workplaces, however, are prepared to provide ample tools and technology to help those employees get started on the right foot. This summer Origami Software surveyed 200 organizations in North America, Europe, […]
Shift work today is even more important than it has been in the past. Many workers must juggle their lives at home with work, and work with recreation. The number one value that people enjoy when working shifts is the fact that they have flexibility within their jobs. It makes it easier for them to […]
Helping Employees Combat Stress, Anxiety and Burnout According to the World Health Organization, burnout results from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is typically characterized by three dimensions: feelings of exhaustion; increased mental apathy towards one’s job; and lack of confidence about your abilities. Burned-out employees are 63% more likely to take […]
HR Management: Are Company Loans a Good Tool to Motivate Employees? One way to keep employees engaged is with company loans. They’re a great way to offer an incentive to your employees that will benefit them in the long run. However, this may not always be the best course of action for employee motivation. For […]