Political Divide in the US Reflected in the Workplace
According to a recent study, 64% say that discussions surrounding politics in the workplace have gotten more heated than 5-10 years ago.
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Trump Administration Proposes Expanding HRA Use
Federal regulators have proposed allowing employers to sponsor health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for their employees to go purchase health coverage on the individual market—a practice that is currently prohibited under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
DOL Proposal Can Help Small Employers Offer Retirement Plans, But Risks Remain
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing a mechanism to help small businesses offer retirement plans to their employees, but although the proposal may ease the way for some employers, it doesn’t eliminate all complications.
Managing AI Data: A Q&A with Emily He
Over the last few posts, we’ve chatted with Emily He, Senior Vice President of Oracle’s Human Capital Management Cloud Business Group.
Workplace Culture Tetris: Hacks to Win in Change Every Time
Workplace culture—the most over-used BS bingo phrase in the business world today. Right? Well, that’s what most people say. The topic is overly addressed, consultants are overpaid, and time is wasted because it’s really just a mysterious crapshoot—you can’t really figure people out, after all. The reality is that people seem like a mystery because […]
The Process of Transparent Separation
Aside from some movie-character sadist bosses, few, if any, employers enjoy firing anyone. Obviously, however, it has to be done from time to time.
Signs that it’s Time to Promote an Employee
A promotion is a major achievement in any employee’s career. While this career milestone comes with greater responsibility, it also often typically comes with greater prestige, seniority, authority, and compensation. Promoting employees is a great way for organizations to better leverage employee competencies and boost employee engagement and satisfaction.
Employee Satisfaction Has Concrete Results for Business Performance
We’ve talked a lot about the importance of employee satisfaction in recruitment and retention efforts. Turnover and hiring are expensive, and companies can’t afford to keep losing their staff over low levels of satisfaction. However, there is a strong argument in favor of promoting employee satisfaction on the flip side as well.
Travel and Relocation Preferences Are Shaping Candidate Decisions
When it comes to finding employees, location often crops up as a challenge for recruiters, talent executives, and hiring managers. Specifically, when it comes to sourcing top talent who may happen to live on the opposite side of the city, or in another state altogether. How big of an obstacle is it? And what effect […]
NBA Prospect’s Fear of Flying Reflects Potential Limits of Employers’ Obligation to Accommodate Disabilities
Maybe you remember Royce White, an NBA hopeful whose fear of flying led him to confront the league’s approach to mental health treatment.