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It’s a common assumption in today’s workplace that younger employees, having grown up with smartphones and social media, will naturally adapt to new technology faster than their older colleagues. But new data from the Yooz 2025 Workplace Tech Resistance report tells a different story—one that challenges these generational stereotypes. The Surprising Data: Gen Z […]
When it comes to ensuring your company has the very best employees, your mind might go directly to recruitment. While it’s true that finding amazing candidates is an essential part of human resources, the truth is that it’s only the beginning of a long and complex process of making and keeping hires. Employee turnover can […]
Given the global coronavirus pandemic, one would assume this would be the cause for the high turnover across the United States. However, according to a new report, job dissatisfaction is one of the reasons employees left the workforce in 2020.
Onboarding is important for assimilation and productivity, but it’s also your first opportunity to boost retention. To help individuals maximize their bargaining prowess in business and in life, Fernandez has identified seven critical strategies for emerging victorious in any negotiation:
Managing leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be burdensome. Intermittent FMLA leave in particular gets a bad rap because of the hassle of recordkeeping. Is your HR department on point? We have a refresher to supplement your FMLA training.
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for a wide range of business applications, including talent management. Most recently, with the sudden interest in generative AI (GenAI), there’s been a surge in skills assessment, mapping, and matching software offering big benefits for learning and development (L&D) professionals. But, while […]
It’s rare for today’s business professionals to spend their entire career with the same organization—something that was much more common decades ago. But Keyla Cabret-Lewis has worked with Aflac not only her entire professional career but also even as an intern during her high school years. Cabret-Lewis started her journey with Aflac as a junior […]
The Great Resignation, the war on talent, and quiet quitting have all permeated our workforce. Every industry has been impacted, from frontline workers to C-suite professionals. Leaders and HR departments are trying to get a handle on the current realities of working in a post-/not-really-over-yet pandemic. The current landscape of employment, retaining top talent or […]
Government employees and officials are granted “qualified immunity” in suits where they act in good faith and with a reasonable belief that their actions comply with the law. Most frequently, qualified immunity is discussed in connection with cases alleging the use of excessive force by police officers. However, a recent case before the U.S. 8th […]
It’s just one room, but don’t think Little House on the Prairie schoolhouse. According to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, the new building on his corporate campus boasts “the largest open floor plan in the world—a single room that fits thousands of people.”