3 Ways to Support Employees with Infertility This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day stirs up a lot of emotions. For many, it’s a day to celebrate the bond of love and affection between a mother and a child.
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‘Coffee Badgers’ Thwarting RTO Plans? Here Are Some Tips
Remote work saved the day during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now many employers—even those that initially embraced fully remote or hybrid work—are calling their people back to the office, triggering a cleverly named fad: “coffee badging.” What Is Coffee Badging? Some high-profile employers are getting pushback from employees who are unhappy with return-to-office (RTO) policies […]
Majority of Employers Can’t Attract Talent, Could CX Be the Problem?
There are two things that continue to be problematic for talent acquisition (TA) professionals: attracting and retaining qualified workers and providing a great candidate experience (CX) to help lure others in the door.
Training Investment in Temporary Workers
Many companies find the need to employ staff on a temporary basis. This could be due to seasonal demand, unexpected labor shortages, or a transitional phase in business.
Q&A: Pay Equity and Sexual Harassment Differences Between U.S. and Europe
A recent report has highlighted large differences between how U.S. and European organizations handle important issues like sexual harassment training, pay equity, and mental health efforts. Here, we will explore why these differences exist and what they mean.
Batter-Up On Workers’ Comp Fraud—Is It Worth The Gamble?
What’s the golden rule when it comes to workers’ comp? Don’t try to make money somewhere else! It’s not that hard to follow, and yet, people are constantly getting busted for workers’ comp fraud! And in the most non-work-related ways!
New Law in Arizona: Reduced Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders
A new Arizona law taking effect August 3 provides a broad exemption from negligent hiring claims for employers that hire workers who have criminal convictions.
What Does a Dream Job Look Like to Americans?
In a country where you’re told you can be anything you want to be, what does the ultimate dream job even look like to the average American? Are most dream jobs ones in which you’re the boss—or do a majority of Americans have the cliché standbys of being a lawyer, a doctor or a teacher?
Motivating the Next Generation of Workers
Different generations have long experienced conflict and tension in the workplace. Younger workers often feel their older colleagues are set in their ways and resistant to change, while older workers feel their younger colleagues don’t respect established norms or the valuable experience of more senior staff. While this tension is often low-grade and relatively harmless, […]
What Starbucks’ Employees Thought of Their Mandatory Unconscious Bias Training
Last week, we reported on the recent training Starbucks offered its employees and the benefits to proactive versus reactionary training. Today we’ll focus on what Starbucks employees thought about this training.