Addressing the Gap Between Employees’ and Employers’ Happiness
Since 2013, the United Nations has recognized March 20 as the International Day of Happiness, recognizing happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations.
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The Distraction Cycle
Distraction is one of the most significant and constant enemies of productivity. Some estimates say it can take as much as 23 minutes to get refocused on a task after a distraction. Obviously, in certain workplaces prone to frequent distractions, that can eat up the bulk of a day if not controlled.
Questions HR Needs to Ask When Buying HR Software
Miranda was an HR Works Podcast 5-Minute Friday guest, listen to that here. When you hit the market for HR software, it can be an overwhelming process. There are at least hundreds of solutions, many that specialize in one or two specific aspects of HR but then tag on all kinds of additional functionality. Wouldn’t […]
SMBs Hiring Back Furloughed Workers at the Highest Rates, Report Finds
Let the great re-hiring commence! As businesses and organizations across the United States continue to open back up and bring workers back on, a new report has discovered that small businesses (SMB) employing 1-10 workers are hiring back furloughed employees at the highest rate of all SMBs.
Let’s ‘Ketchup’ on Latest DOL Guidance for Tipped Employees
During the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance governing tipped employees, providing long-awaited clarification on wage and hour issues such as (1) when nontipped employees can share in a mandatory tip pool, (2) what constitutes wrongfully “keeping” an employee’s tips, and (3) when employers may take a tip credit. The regulations […]
Patching Political and Ideological Divisions in Your Organization
The political and ideological divisions in our society have grown during these turbulent times. These include well-established political opinions, growing conspiracy theories, and economic chaos, and the fear, uncertainty, and suffering created by the pandemic have aligned to drive new or larger wedges between family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
Paving the Way for Intrapreneurship
The great minds of business founders are often the driving force that propels those businesses to success. Examples like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Jeff Bezos come immediately to mind. Of course, for companies that are already established, it’s obviously not possible to find a “founder,” but they can hope to find a […]
Benefits of Texting Job Applicants
Do you text job applicants? Some employers prefer the formality of e-mail communications, while others prefer the personal touch of phone calls. Many combine multiple forms of communication at the same time.
Creating a Positive Experience for Remote Employees Using Employee Journey Mapping
For working professionals, certain experiences like the first day of work, a promotion, awards, etc., always hold a special place in their life. These moments and experiences, in turn, become an integral part of their career.
Netflix’s ‘Keeper Test’ Shows How to Be Proactive with Terminations
Over the past year, Netflix has provided the world with hours of binge-worthy content—from the likes of Tiger King to Cobra Kai. So, who would have guessed one of the largest subscription streaming services in the world is now also providing us with a very useful employment tactic?