Writing an employee termination letter is a most unpleasant situation for HR professionals. But it’s also something you can’t put off or avoid. Writing such
Human resources (HR) strategy encompasses necessities like hiring, retention, employee growth opportunities, and benefits packages. However, the specifics for how your HR strategy accomplishes those
To the detriment of talent development and work cultures everywhere, we most often employ “either/or” thinking. Let’s talk about why today’s leaders should more often
Many companies have been doing remote work for some time now. But most haven’t yet optimized remote team collaboration. Many businesses will remember 2020 as
How can companies create a remote working environment that is both productive and emotionally comfortable? With offices forced to close for long periods due to
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our work. The pandemic has changed how we relate with our families. It has also impacted our sense of safety,
There are many reasons employee retention should be a top priority for any business. Of course, you want to keep your top employees satisfied, so
Who doesn’t want to be thanked for their loyalty or a job well done? Who doesn’t want a metaphorical pat on the back for going
Especially during our prolonged pandemic, and right before we begin the holiday season, firing someone is not fun. The impact on the person getting fired
Those responsible for human resources management have always found themselves in a precarious position. After all, HR pros often deal with a trust deficit on
As we close out the month of October, there’s been no shortage of topics to focus on in the workplace. But October has also been
What is compensation transparency? And how does it help your company thrive now, and in the future? Systemic racial injustice, social unrest and the pandemic
Figuratively speaking, the number of articles dedicated to discussing the COVID-caused childcare crisis could fill a school library. But little has been written regarding the
For employees, what is an owner’s mindset? And how does open book leadership give employees total responsibility over their jobs? The shockwaves reverberating through our
Today, we feature this post, originally published in February 2019, in recognition of National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. According to a major study by Accenture,
Working from home. Schooling from home. Social distancing. New workplace norms. New consumerism rules. Mask mandates. It’s difficult to identify one aspect of personal life
2020 has changed the workplace – possibly forever. Which makes it even more important to look at the 2021 HR landscape now. Over the last
Remote work, and working within a remote team, is now a part of the new normal—but not everyone was prepared to make that transition. This
In a recent remote work survey of some 1,200 office workers, PwC found that in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic 77% would like to
In the past six months, we’ve seen the rise of what I can best describe as ‘emergency culture’. Employees are in a constant state of
The Black Lives Matter movement, or BLM movement, recently attracted major attention. People in the United States and elsewhere ramped up their protests against white
This is the perfect time to re-evaluate what we offer to employees and why, including age-inclusive benefits and eldercare. Few events have affected the fabric
What is the best way to evaluate remote employees? Is an online performance review the answer? We don’t have to tell you: Due to the
What is navigation assistance? And how will it help employers control healthcare spending in 2021? While 2020 has thrown human resources (HR) many curveballs, one
The COVID-19 crisis continues to have a significant impact on business, communities, families and also, most importantly, people. Sadly, as of September 29th, the world
