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By BLR Senior Legal Editor Susan Schoenfeld, JD
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Are Your Managers Holding Back Company Productivity and Retention?
Now more than ever, the relationship between an employee and their manager plays a significant role in determining job satisfaction. However, a recent study by Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) revealed that 75% of employees consider their managers to be ineffective. According to Dr. Natalie Baumgartner, an engagement and culture thought leader, evangelist and Head of […]
Neurodiversity at Work
The concept of neurodiversity is gaining increased attention and understanding, not least in corporate America, where neurodivergent individuals are seen as an often-overlooked source of quality talent. Neurodivergent individuals, those who have neurological conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, and others, are increasingly seen not just as employees who can fit into existing corporate […]
Starbucks Gets a Triple Shot of Damages as $14.1 Million Wage-and-Hour Award Upheld
The penalties for noncompliance with state wage-and-hour laws can be more onerous than that under federal law, which coffee company Starbucks learned the hard way. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected the company’s appeal of a $14.1 million judgment, finding it had misclassified its shift supervisors under a Massachusetts law and upholding […]
Leaders and Motivation: Is It Them or Me?
What have you done lately to help your team fully invest in their work? Leaders frequently ask me to explain why some members of their workforce don’t seem fully engaged or motivated. They report that people are just going through the motions or, worse, just doing what’s minimally expected. “In an era when innovation, speed, […]
Should You Hire Candidates with Personal Brands?
The idea of a brand might bring up images of company logos or social media guides. Every business has a brand, whether or not it was professionally crafted and implemented. But what is the personal brand? Do your employees have one? A personal brand is simply someone’s online presence and how he or she presents […]
Developing Artificial Intelligence Principles for the Workplace
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to automatic systems that use data to make decisions, predictions, or recommendations. AI provides great opportunities to improve many aspects of our lives—how we work, learn, and live. Nevertheless, there are both pros and cons to using AI in the workplace. Advantages include increased efficiency and productivity, innovation, and removing remedial […]
Build or Buy? How Supply Chain Principles Can Help HR
“Supply chain management.” It doesn’t sound like HR, but it is the language of management, say experts Jack Tootson and Lucia Erwin. It’s important to use this language with management because it’s the wording that management uses to talk about the products they produce. Tootson, CEO at Global Performance Management Systems Inc., and Erwin, CEO […]
Don’t Act Without Thinking: A Few Thoughts on Firing Employees
Conventional wisdom says firing an employee is one of the more difficult decisions for managers and HR. Unconventional wisdom says to think differently. Read on. Thought No. 1: Fire Sooner, Not Later When a new employee isn’t the right hire, act! When there isn’t a good match between your need and their talent, no amount […]
New Data Highlights Challenges of Harnessing AI’s Potential
AI has been heralded as a game-changer for the workplace, offering unparalleled access to knowledge, increased efficiency, and automation of repetitive tasks. From streamlining workflows to enhancing decision-making, AI holds the potential to revolutionize productivity and innovation. Companies that effectively harness AI can gain a competitive edge, allowing employees to focus on higher-value, strategic work. […]