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!
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Horrible Party Game Costs TV Personalities Their Jobs
Ranked as one of Amazon’s top selling games, Cards Against Humanity is definitely not for the faint of heart. The game is similar to the family-friendly Apples to Apples, but you won’t find some of those G-rated phrases in this game. Instead, you’ll find “mature” (if only those playing it actually acted this way) content […]
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 […]
Offices of the Future Will Be Uniquely Tailored to Each Company
What will the office of the future look like? That question has been debated extensively since the onset of the pandemic, which saw a dramatic shift to remote and hybrid work models. But according to architect Christian Giordano, President and Co-owner of 100+-year-old national design firm Mancini Duffy, there won’t be any one-size-fits-all solution. “It […]
4 Strategies for Managing Employee Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, parties and potlucks in the office. But for some employees, this time can also be accompanied by stress and anxiety due to end-of-year reports, annual reviews and general burnout. Employers – especially HR and wellness departments – need to be aware of how their employees’ mental health […]
Handling Diabetes in the Workplace
Yesterday we looked at some of the HR concerns that employees with diabetes in the workplace present. Today we cover more on that topic.
Making the Most of On-the-Job Training
On-the-job training (OJT) is one of the best ways to ensure employees retain learning, but it must be done right in order to be effective. “The number one component of success with [OJT] is careful planning,” says Michael Nolan, president of Friesen, Kaye and Associates. “Careful planning allows and ensures that content and competencies are […]
Over 25% of Workers Have Access to Wellness Programs, but 63% Don’t Use Them
A new CareerBuilder survey finds that 56% of the nation’s workforce believe they are overweight, and 45% believe they’ve gained weight at their present job, on par with last year. Twenty-five percent of all workers said they gained more than 10 pounds at their current job; one in 10 (10%) gained more than 20 pounds.
Harnessing the Power of an Intergenerational Workforce
The U.S. workforce currently spans four distinct generations, with a fifth generation, Generation Alpha, expected to start entering the workforce in the late 2020s and early 2030s. While there is much discussion about Gen Z’s growing influence as they begin to overtake Baby Boomers in the workforce, it’s important to remember that this generational shift […]
Asynchronous Communication Solves Global Workforce Woes
If you haven’t heard of asynchronous communication within a workforce, it’s the practice of not bringing everyone together into regular large meetings. It means not requiring an immediate answer when sending an e-mail or another communication. Basically, it means employees have control over when they communicate with their teammates, and it’s perfectly designed for truly […]