‘Hey Bae:’ A Lesson from Microsoft
With all this talk on engaging Millennials in the workplace, take a lesson from Microsoft® on what NOT to do!
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Happy Anniversary HR Daily Advisor: Part I
The HR Daily Advisor® is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! In honor of this special occasion, we’re rehashing the first ever HR Strange But True!
Finding the Safe Haven from Harassment Claims
Although the Supreme Court has made it clear that employers are responsible for unlawful harassment by supervisors, the Court did provide a clear-cut method of avoiding liability under certain circumstances. Here’s how it works. First, the Court clarified that an employer is always liable for a supervisor’s harassment if it results in a tangible employment […]
Do You Make Any of These 10 Training Mistakes?
Most of the money and time companies spend on training is wasted, says John Tschohl, president of Service Quality Institute. That’s because the majority of companies use outdated training ideas and boring training methods. “Training that is poorly presented goes in one ear and out the other. It’s no wonder employees don’t change their attitudes […]
$88 Million in Bonuses!
How do you show employees that you are thankful for their hard work? How about handing out $88 million in bonuses! Alaska Air Group paid annual bonuses totaling nearly a month’s pay to nearly 13,000 employees for exceeding the company’s 2012 operational and financial goals. The bonus of about 8 percent of annual pay is […]
Women’s History Month: We Have Much to Celebrate and Much Left to Do
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to pause to acknowledge some of the many recent advancements women have made as disruptors and change-makers shepherding in critical progress across our nation.
Fluency, Consulting Agility Top List of HR Business Partner Capabilities, Says Bersin by Deloitte
Organizations that develop business fluency and consulting agility in their HR business partners, enabling them to work on talent challenges side-by-side with peer business leaders, are more likely to achieve positive business outcomes, including innovation and efficiency, according to new research from Bersin by Deloitte.
More Workers Are Seeking New Jobs While on the Clock
Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg once said, “Treat your employees right, so they won’t use your Internet to search for a new job.” But according to new research, a majority of the workforce must not feel like they are being treated right, because 64% of respondents say they’ve looked for a new job while […]
Mind Your Manners! E-Mail Etiquette Training Tips
By Bridget Miller E-mail. We use it every day, and there are probably more than a few employees at your organization that may need an etiquette lesson or two. To keep the communication within your company civil, we have a few tips for e-mail etiquette training from business writer Bridget Miller.
Digital Diabetes Solutions Can Play Valuable Role in Workplace Diabetes Interventions, Says Report
Digital diabetes solutions are not a panacea but can offer employers valuable assistance in combatting diabetes among their populations, says a new report from Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH). The report, “Digital Diabetes Solutions in Action: An Opportunity Study,” profiles a pilot program begun within a segment of employees at Mount Sinai Health System […]