Delegation—Review and Adjust as Needed
In a couple of recent posts, we’ve been discussing the topic of delegation and what new managers—really all managers, for that matter—need to understand when it comes to assigning work to subordinates.
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The 2015 Policies Survey Results Are In!
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).
Embracing A Holistic Approach to DEI in 2024
The past three years have been an arduous journey for HR leaders to say the least, navigating the landscape of the pandemic, the loss of talent during the Great Resignation, and continued economic uncertainty. Amidst this, I’ve seen first-hand a significant shift emerging within the HR industry– a resounding rise in an employee-first mentality by […]
Tips and Tricks for Achieving—Not Just Setting—Corporate Goals
In a previous post, we discussed the benefits of setting corporate goals to help achieve long-term strategic initiatives. But, setting goals and achieving them are two different things. Here, we’ll provide some basic tips and strategies for setting and achieving corporate goals.
Has Climbing the Corporate Ladder Lost its Appeal?
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 […]
Summer temperatures can turn up the heat on workplace dress and vacation policies
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 […]
Is Giving Shoes Away a Great Business Strategy?
Giving feels good on its own, says TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie, but it’s also a great business strategy. TOMS’ one-for-one philosophy (the company gives away a pair of shoes for every pair it sells) has led it to success, he says. Giving feels good on its own, says TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie, but […]
Stars Give Your Boring Presentations Some Celebrity Power
We here at HRSBT are all too familiar with stock photos! Not everyone has the skills to Photoshop their cat into a tree to make an article more interesting. Some of us have to rely on the often clichéd, not-at-all realistic stock photos that are offered for public use. But fear not, the world of […]
Facing Setbacks? Adopt a Survivor’s Mind-Set
The 2007 book Lone Survivor tells the true story of a failed Navy SEAL mission in Afghanistan from the viewpoint of the only person who survived, Marcus Luttrell. The book—and later a film of the same title—recounts the details of a mission gone wrong and the battle for survival.