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September is here! It seems like just yesterday we were all planning for vacations, and suddenly it’s back-to-school time already. Before we celebrate the unofficial start to fall, we’ll catch you up on some of the most popular HR Daily Advisor articles you may have missed this summer. HR Policies & Procedures Top 10 […]
It’s not uncommon these days to hear employers, HR pros, and managers lament the lack of skills and workforce preparation they’re seeing among new hires—even those with freshly minted degrees. It may come as no surprise, then, that even these recent grads feel they’re unprepared to take on the work world. Recent Grads Lack Career […]
Burnout is the state of mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and can manifest both physically and mentally, with symptoms like insomnia, irritability, fatigue, and a general lack of motivation. Burnout is increasingly prevalent in workplaces, leading to heightened absenteeism, a trend of “quiet quitting,” and employee turnover. Its repercussions can have significant economic impacts. […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented the first six of the Disney leadership strategies laid out by former Walt Disney World EVP Lee Cockerell in his recent book, Creating Magic. In today’s issue, we’ll look at the final four, as well as at a unique resource for HR managers in small departments. (Click here to see […]
It’s what we’re all supposed to be striving for at work: the promotion. The holy grail of employment. However, according to ADP research, recently promoted people are more likely to quit their jobs. Why might frontline workers, specifically, quit when faced with new roles? They may encounter a gap between their skills and those required […]
New research shows that recruiters are facing hiring challenges with an array of strategies, rather than relying on just one technique.
Boosting employee well-being is a common goal for most employers. However, despite investing a lot of time and money into building a great wellness program, many employers still see poor participation rates.
In today’s fast-paced business world, HR leaders know that data holds the key to building stronger teams and driving company success. But what if you’re not a data wizard, or your budget is tighter than ever? Don’t worry! We sat down with Sarah Sheffer, Senior Manager of HR Data and Analytics at ADM and a speaker […]
The most important design features in a sales compensation program are the pay level (how much) and pay mix (proportion of incentive pay to base pay). Pay levels will generally reflect industry practices, but the pay mix should be designed to meet the marketing strategy of the company. The degree of risk in the incentive […]
Dawn Frazier-Bohnert is EVP and Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer with Liberty Mutual Insurance—a role she has held since 2013. In her role, she is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of Liberty Mutual’s global DEI strategy and programs. It’s a big job and is as rewarding as it is challenging. […]