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I ran into a good friend the other day at our kids’ baseball game. After the usual pleasantries, he said, “I’m glad you’re here, we really need to talk.” So we moved away from the rest of the crowd and he began to tell me about an incredible opportunity that he had been presented. His […]
As the U.S. economy faces turbulence and the lines between work and personal life blur, an increasing number of employees are reporting feelings of burnout. This growing concern is particularly pressing for business leaders who aim to retain talent and sustain productivity. Addressing burnout requires keen attention to early signs and proactive measures to foster […]
Employee burnout is an epidemic in today’s workforce with important implications for organizations. Burnout often simply boils down to excessive workload—too much work for too long and not enough resources to do the work properly. During the pandemic, roles shifted, and workers complained of job creep, taking on increased responsibilities. The result: a fundamental imbalance […]
by Dan Oswald “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s a statement attributed to Peter Drucker, the famed management guru, and a concept that many business leaders ascribe to. I like to quote it, and I want to believe it, but is it true? There are great companies that have a great culture. I like to […]
Mental illness is something that was not always discussed openly, but it’s become increasingly acceptable to address such issues in recent years. Yet, many companies still struggle to accommodate mental illness in the workplace.
If you are, or ever have been, in charge of hiring employees, you have probably seen your fair share of résumé bloopers. We’ve heard a few stories from our readers about confusing cover letters to disastrous spelling mistakes. Usually, culprits keep the mistakes to themselves. However, one woman has broken the norm and received national […]
Have you noticed it yet? New applicants are walking into their final interviews armed with a set of nonnegotiables that they fully expect their employers to oblige.
Nina Hagan was hired under a one-year teaching contract at St. Martin of Tours, a Catholic elementary school in Los Angeles. She received a glowing performance evaluation her first semester. But, she claimed, after the principal discovered she was pregnant, her work situation deteriorated and she wasn’t rehired for the next school year. Now a […]
Gen Zs are entering a very different workforce than previous generations. Technology and the emergence of remote and hybrid work continue to reshape how teams operate, while Gen Z employees bring a new set of skills, needs, and expectations to the table. In this quickly evolving landscape, it’s become clear the old way of onboarding […]
Among the many perils of litigation, one of the biggest concerns employers express is the risk of an astronomical jury verdict. On Feb. 1, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed this issue when it cut an eye-popping $366 million jury verdict against FedEx to just $249,000. The decision in Harris v. FedEx Corporate […]