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One of the most effective ways to promote a positive work culture is to make employee communication the cornerstone of employee engagement.
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Gender Plays Vital Role in How Workers Are Saving for Retirement, Finds Willis Towers Watson
Financial wellness continues to be one of the top priorities for workers of all ages. However, a new survey shows that gender plays an important part in how workers are saving for retirement and securing their financial freedom.
Augmented Reality Versus Virtual Reality—Which Is Best for You?
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). While many are familiar with virtual reality from recreational pursuits like video games, augmented reality is less familiar. Understandably, many believe they are two ways of labeling the same technology. In fact, virtual reality and augmented reality are similar but distinct in important ways and have unique advantages […]
Employee Participation in High Deductible Health Plans Grew More Than 60% in 2017
Rising healthcare costs continue to plague employers and employees alike, so it should come as no surprise that participation in high deductible health plans (HDHP) grew by more than 60% last year. A new report reveals which areas of the United States are most impacted by rising healthcare costs and highlights the types of voluntary […]
Delivering 360-Degree Feedback Effectively
When we think of employee feedback and evaluation, we typically think of them in a top-down setting: The manager will provide regular performance reviews to an employee. But employees’ performance impacts far more people than just their managers. Will a 360-degree approach yield better feedback?
How to Teach Prioritizing Customer Issues
Demanding, especially unreasonably demanding, customers can frustrate customers service staff who aren’t trained to deal with it. What can we do to make these situations less stressful?
Wanted in Today’s Workplace: Passion
It’s that secret ingredient that separates the ideal job candidate from others, and makes for a high-performing employee. But according to a new study from professional services firm Deloitte, few workers have it.
When Should You Take a Chance on a Job Candidate?
Have you heard the one about the recruiter and the hiring manager? The recruiter asks about candidate qualifications, and the hiring manager says the person must be breathing.
Should You Allow Employees to Sleep on the Job?
Not everyone gets a good night’s rest. From home obligations to stress, there are seemingly hundreds of reasons why your employees may not be getting the necessary shut-eye each night. Almost all of us have felt the urge to take a quick refreshing nap during the day, and many sleep experts agree that it can […]
Desperate Housewives Case Addresses Wrongful Termination Based on Failure to Renew Contract
It should not be surprising that in California, prominent court cases involve the entertainment industry at times. In my last EntertainHR blog post, I discussed the 2006 California Supreme Court’s decision in Lyle v. Warner Brothers Television Productions, where the court held that within the adult-oriented situation comedy Friends writers’ room, conduct that might otherwise […]