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Special from SHRM Las Vegas Focus on your culture, and the profits will follow, says Zappo’s CEO and author of Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose Tony Hsieh. And the culture at Zappos is all about customer service. The company, known primarily for its Internet shoe business, does very little advertising, Hsieh […]
Although there are many examples of friendships and romances in the workplace, it’s typically a professional environment where people keep personal feelings and information private. This tendency has increased significantly in workplaces that shifted to remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is unfortunate because improving overall employee well-being can have important […]
It’s an understatement to say that the pandemic experience has changed the business—and workplace—landscape forever. The shift to remote and hybrid work is not temporary as business leaders once believed. It’s here to stay. With this shift comes risk—and an increased need to ensure both compliance and security when employees are “out of sight, and […]
Need flexibility in how you schedule workers? Maybe you need to keep a lid on labor costs by avoiding the financial burden of employee benefits. Or maybe you have other reasons for bringing on more workers without hiring traditional employees. Contingent workers may be your answer.
Marketers have been implementing content strategies for decades, and it’s time for learning and development (L&D) departments to implement them, too.
The transition to remote work amid COVID-19 was a daunting challenge for many companies, but the advantages of moving beyond the traditional office environment—from flexibility to cost-effectiveness—have become more and more obvious over the past year. Employees have been surprisingly productive from home, and companies have made it clear they’ll continue to rely on remote […]
Ageism remains one of the most widespread and damaging forms of discrimination in today’s workplace, and new data from Resume Now’s 2024 State of Ageism in the Workplace report paints a troubling picture. According to the survey, an overwhelming 90% of workers aged 40 and older report experiencing age-related discrimination at work. From pay disparities […]
In an increasingly service- and skill-driven economy, talent acquisition, development, and retention are immensely important for companies that want to stay competitive in the long run.
With brackets finalized and March Madness well underway, it is probably a safe bet that many of you have the University of South Carolina’s women’s team heading to the NCAA Tournament’s final game. As of this writing, the Gamecocks are heading to the Sweet Sixteen for their 11th straight appearance and, of course, this South […]
Learning how to make your company relatable and attractive to Gen Z workers so they’ll want to work there can be a challenge for HR leaders, but it’s not impossible! Using social media will give you an advantage with this generation of workers. Here are 6 things you should do with social media to engage […]