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No, this HR Strange but True isn’t about a Disney® movie or beauty school dropout Frenchy in Grease. It’s about a fascinating new course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business taught not by an MBA but by the artist in residence—Diane Ragsdale—that addresses a possible link between a concept of beauty and success […]
SPECIAL from SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition, Orlando Yesterday’s Advisor featured consultant Dr. Frank V. Nunez’s “What Would Don Draper Do?” about organizational change. Today, more of Don Draper’s advice for HR managers.
Noncompete agreements, which restrict a worker’s ability to work for a competitor, have come under increased scrutiny in recent years. As states continue to institute their own versions of comprehensive noncompete reform, many of which include limiting who can be asked to sign a noncompete agreement and other restrictions, more changes may be coming at […]
It’s easy to look at executives within an organization and think that these leaders have it all figured out. If they only had the time, they’d be the perfect mentors and coaches for others further down the hierarchy of the organization. But this perspective overlooks the simple fact that we’re always learning and growing—regardless of […]
Employee retention efforts are often focused on the employee population as a whole, when, in truth, you would prefer that some people head for the exit door.
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) and Benz Communications have released an easy-to-implement framework that companies of all sizes can use to develop successful workplace financial wellness programs.
A trending workplace issue — paid leave for parents of newborns — could soon become a legal mandate for employers. This article summarizes activity at the state level, what’s going on at the federal level, and what employers should do as they observe the debate over parental leave. Parental Leave Is Critical, More Studies Say A growing […]
Today, companies need to evolve alongside the fast-paced workforce to survive. Recruiting quality talent has always been a top concern for business leaders and HR professionals, but still there is work to be done to retain employees that may have one foot out the door for another opportunity.
After years of horror stories—and lawsuits—about interns working grueling hours and long workweeks, it’s refreshing to hear about a company that has changed its policies to prevent its hand-picked college interns from burning out over the hot summer.
Research consistently demonstrates that diverse and inclusive workplaces foster deeper employee trust and commitment. This is echoed by a recent Pew Research Center survey, where 56% of employed U.S. adults agree that prioritizing DEI within the workplace is beneficial. As we prepare for the new year, let’s revisit some of the most impactful episodes from […]