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You know that funny feeling you get in your gut when you leave the house thinking you forgot something? That exact feeling hit me earlier in my career when our company launched a division in a completely unfamiliar industry.
In yesterday’s Advisor , Gregg Tate, GPHR, showcased the New Way of Working (NWoW) at adidas®. Today, how NWoW was implemented.
It’s safe to assume that most companies want happy employees. Unfortunately, for many businesses, profits often take priority at the helm of the ship and employee satisfaction takes the stern. Moreover, even fewer companies know what it takes to actually make their employees happy. What if happy employees directly translated to larger profits and business […]
Our final coaching conversation over coffee quickly turned uncomfortable, at least for me. “I was touched,” said my client. “I was touched in a very special way.” With a quick “thank you” in return, I tried to quickly change the topic to something not so emotionally charged. (My mind raced.… Is he a soccer fan? […]
More organizations are beginning to offer remote and flexible work options as employees demand more mentorship opportunities. So, virtual mentorship is becoming a viable option. Or, is it? Keep reading to learn more.
An example of a potential ADA violation would be an employee who is being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from incest who requests reasonable accommodation. Her supervisor then tells the employee’s co-workers about her medical condition. The employee tells the supervisor she intends to complain to HR about his unlawful disclosure of confidential […]
Soon the number of apps available for Android and iOS devices is expected to pass 1 million each. It’s no wonder that “there’s an app for that,” but what about HR? Is there an app for you, too? Holly Jones, JD, BLR Legal Editor, has identified 10 apps that can help boost your HR productivity. […]
Employee performance reviews are a critical component of people management and employee development. You can’t effectively improve an employee’s future performance without first evaluating their past performance. Many companies recognize the interconnected nature of modern workplaces and the resulting importance of getting insights from not just a direct supervisor but from an employee’s teammates, subordinates, […]
Helping new parents return to the workforce can be a great benefit to employers and employees alike. Making the transition easier can enable more parents to continue working if they choose after expanding their family, benefiting everyone. This can also reduce an employer’s turnover costs and minimize workplace disruption.
The metrics available to you are literally endless, so you must limit yourself to tracking those that best capture what’s important to your organization. And then, as we’ll discuss today, it’s equally important to communicate that data effectively.