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As 2022 winds down, our EntertainHR blog approaches its eight-year anniversary next month. As we’ve adapted to the new world of work—be it remote, hybrid, or in person—HR pros gain new perspectives on what not to do in the workplace. Situations from TV, film, and pop culture serve as prime examples on how to conduct […]
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The results of our 2015 Policy Practices Survey are in, and reveal that 94.5% of participants have formalized policies (up from 89.8% in 2014).
Is your company using video in the recruiting process? If not, you may want to consider incorporating this technology into your recruiting strategies, as we are living in a digital age that is currently faced with a competitive candidate-driven market. Talent acquisition professionals are “mining for gold” it seems when searching for top talent.
Leadership is a crucial element of the success of any business. Leaders not only set the strategic initiatives of the company, but they also serve as high-profile champions of the company’s values and mission. Effective leadership drives a company’s success and fosters a positive and productive workplace culture. However, a recent shift in career aspirations […]
Last night, my wife and I were discussing our respective personalities and those of our three children. I must say that my wife views some of my personality traits more harshly than I do. Things that I consider strengths don’t sound quite as positive when I hear her describe them. On some things we do […]
by Chelsea V. Brown As summer heats up, temperatures start to rise, anticipation for family vacations and summer holidays grows, and the spirit of summer can be felt throughout the workplace. As the arrival of summer becomes increasingly evident in cubicles and corner offices, employees can become relaxed about workplace rules and conduct. In some […]
Pay transparency has been the gold standard for fighting all kinds of pay inequity. Recent research by PayScale claims that pay transparency does, in fact, solve the gender wage gap. I spoke with an expert about the findings, as well as some of her own research, and she believes pay transparency must be part of […]
New tools have always had the potential for workplace disruption, and it’s often younger generations who most emphatically embrace such new technologies. Consider, for example, the email boom that took off in the 1990s. Older generations may even remember senior colleagues challenged with the emergence of email because they hadn’t learned to type in school. […]
In addition to ensuring that employees understand the various roles of a leader and the many skills leaders need to develop (which we went over yesterday), inform your potential leaders of the importance of cultivating a leadership image that projects leadership potential. Explain that their leadership image is the base on which to build their […]