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Anyone who has worked in virtually any organization long enough has probably worked with a manager who is impotent when it comes to exerting influence. Even though managers have the authority to make decisions and ask others to take action, their requests may go unfulfilled, be delayed, or be completed sloppily or only partially.
For small businesses looking to attract talent, a recent April 2019 hiring forecast shows that job growth was essentially unchanged last month, while hourly earnings growth for workers continues to slightly grow.
Work can be hectic and full of distractions, especially for subject matter experts, technical resources, managers, and others who frequently have people coming to them for help or advice.
In part 1 of this article we explored problems with pay equity and discussed an approach for getting pay equity right. Today we’ll provide you with 7 questions that every HR professional should ask about pay equity.
We all need a breath of fresh air sometimes. With spring finally arriving, we’re emerging from our winter hibernation—perhaps better described for some of us as winter avoidance. This article addresses the unwanted consequences of work stress, and the benefits of encouraging employees to spend time outside.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made its decision on which two years of data it will collect for a newly required component of the annual EEO-1 report. And although the agency has set a September 30 deadline for submitting that data, it also is appealing the court ruling that requires employers to submit […]
Let’s face it: We’re all on information overload. The amount of content we are consuming on a minute-by-minute basis in the blurred lines between our personal and professional lives has exploded in this digital economy.
Diversity and inclusion are critical to the cultural and fiscal health of any organization, and there are multiple studies that show the advantages of active diversity and inclusion practices. But how many organizations are benefiting from such advantages?
Did you know that 69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for 3 years (or longer) if they experience great onboarding and that organizations with a standard onboarding process experience 50% greater levels of productivity from their new hires?
As a learning and development (L&D) professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to share feedback with employees regarding their performance. But it’s also important that you receive feedback from them, too, regarding their learning experiences and preferences. Otherwise, you could wind up implementing L&D and training initiatives that yield consistently low returns […]