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Using Company Culture to Shift the Employee Mindset from Job to Career

By Guest Columnist Mar 3, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Numerous articles explain how company culture changes the way employees operate, and have been largely based on speculation and personal opinion—until now. In December 2016, a study conducted by IZA World of Labor showed that happy and motivated workers are more productive in the workplace. In addition, Surrey Business School released a study that claimed people’s energy towards their colleagues has a major influence on how likely they are to leave their job voluntarily.

New Report Offers Insight into the Perceptions of Employment Opportunities

By Melissa Morse Mar 3, 2017 Recruiting

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

According to a recent Robert Half survey, 57% of respondents say the most frustrating part of the job search is the long wait after an interview to hear if they got the job. What are other perceptions candidates have regarding the job search process? A new report, Perceptions of Employment Opportunities—released by Job Application Center, […]

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Mastering Tough FMLA Issues: Employees Who Don’t Have Restoration Rights

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 3, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

This article series addresses some of the most confusing real world problems surrounding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In the last installment, we discussed situations in which employees have job restoration rights upon returning from leave.  In this article, we’ll look employees who do not have job restoration rights once they return from […]

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Tips to Combat Poor Productivity and Absenteeism During March Madness

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 3, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 3, 2017

Recent statistics reveal that March Madness has become more popular than ever before, thanks in large part to the worldwide betting that takes place. Over 60 million people are expected to fill out brackets this year, with an estimated $10 million being put on the table. However, there is another cost which people may not […]

Can Your Employees Come Back from Burnout?

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Mar 3, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 3, 2017

Employee burnout is a dreaded phenomenon—it can make even the best employees more likely to look for a new job, and, even if they’re not looking, productivity can suffer. Employees suffering from burnout are more likely to call out sick and are less likely to be satisfied with their job.

The Three Reasons Why Coaching Works

By Guest Columnist Mar 3, 2017 Learning & Development

Updated: Mar 3, 2017

By Sara Guerreiro Coaching is an important part of workforce training—but why, exactly? We’ll find out in today’s Advisor from guest columnist Sara Guerreiro, a consultant with The KonTerra Group.

Up-to-date handbook a vital tool for onboarding, training, and more

By Tammy Binford Mar 3, 2017 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Employees and their supervisors need to know the rules, and handbooks need to communicate that information. But getting the most from a handbook means putting it to work in onboarding new employees, training managers and supervisors, defending employers when employees complain, and more.  Charles S. Plumb and Courtney Bru, attorneys with McAfee & Taft in […]