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Weighing Paid Parental Leave? Consider These Points First

By Guest Columnist Jan 19, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

While the United States is still one of few developed nations that do not offer paid parental leave, Americans overwhelmingly support these policies. A recent poll shows that 82% of voters say it’s important to explore legislation that allows paid time off for medical and family reasons. Today, there is potential for change on the horizon. There has been a growing chorus of support for possibly amending federal unemployment insurance laws to guarantee 6 weeks of paid maternity leave.

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Spring Cleaning Time … for Your Employees’ Desks?

By Melissa Morse Mar 28, 2017 HR Strange But True

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

What do you think annoys your boss the most? Frequent tardiness, sloppy attire, or bad attitude? The list could be endless! However, a new survey—released by Office Team—showcases what really annoys your boss, at least when it comes to the physical workspace.

7 Tips for Quickly Recruiting Gen Z Through Career Fairs

By Recruiting Daily Advisor Editorial Staff May 9, 2019 Recruiting

Updated: May 9, 2019

As college campuses across the nation prepare for graduation, employers are gearing up to welcome these newly minted graduates into their workforces. However, if you drag out the hiring process, you risk losing out on top talent.

HR’s AI Awakening: Stop Waiting, Start Leading (Your Future Depends On It)

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 10, 2025 HR Technology

Updated: Jun 10, 2025

Forget what you think about AI in HR. According to Jen Kirkwood, CEO & Founder of Talvana Consulting, and a speaker at SPARK Talent 2025, generative AI isn’t just changing talent acquisition—it’s flipping it on its head. This isn’t a future trend; it’s the urgent present, and HR’s role is critical. For years, HR’s journey […]

3 Ways You Can Fight Imposter Syndrome at Work

By Renu Sachdeva, Talking Talent Apr 7, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Apr 7, 2023

In a working world where we have seen a significant shift toward the virtual environment, much has changed. Over the last 3 years, organizational leadership has grappled with how to manage remote workers, create connected cultures across time zones, and navigate the nuances of a hybrid workforce. One thing that hasn’t changed? Imposter syndrome. In […]

When the Going Gets Tough, Smart Leaders Double Down on Their People: Three Tips for Managing Teams in a Recessionary Environment

By Ravi Swaminathan, TaskHuman Sep 27, 2022 Learning & Development

Updated: Oct 4, 2022

Today’s worker has a lot to think about. Supply chain shortages, ever-increasing prices, the ongoing pandemic, and now a potential recession—how can leaders best manage their people during such an uncertain time or, more specifically, when a recession seems imminent? When navigating a (pre) recessionary business environment, leaders should focus on their most valuable asset: […]

How to Create Smarter Workplaces with Shrinking Office Footprints in 2024

By Scott Chao, Appspace Jan 2, 2024 HR Technology

Updated: Jan 2, 2024

Gallup measures employee engagement by surveying samples of the working population on various workplace issues, like profitability, productivity, customer service, and retention, linked to business outcomes. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 32% of U.S. employees overall were engaged in 2022. With the influx of new generations of professionals with different working styles, smart business […]

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How Fresh Job Descriptions Can Help Your Recruitment Efforts Bloom

By Kathleen Duffy, President and CEO of Duffy Group, Inc. Apr 8, 2020 Recruiting

Updated: Apr 8, 2020

Spring cleaning usually includes airing out rooms, dusting off furniture, and retrieving summer clothes from your spare closet. It’s a necessary evil that also has a useful—and potentially more rewarding—application in business.

Keep Those Soft Skills Rolling In

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jan 3, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Jan 3, 2018

In yesterday’s Advisor, we outlined a few of the many soft skills that employers are often looking for when recruiting new employees. Often, soft skills are just as important—or even more important—as technical skills and expertise required for the job. It’s tougher to teach soft skills than it is technical skills!