Who Is Generation Z? 4 Big Ways They Will Be Different
On the heels of the Millennials, Generation Z has begun inching its way into the workplace. Here is what you can expect from the emerging workforce.
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Identifying and Addressing Presenteeism in the Workplace
What is Presenteeism? There has been a lot of talk about the Great Resignation, but there are other issues affecting workers in the workforce, such as presenteeism, quiet quitting, and productivity theater, that should be addressed and relate to employee performance, engagement, and effort. Presenteeism is when employees work but not at their fullest capacity […]
How to Show Next-Level Appreciation for Your Employees
Industries around the globe are experiencing a labor shortage, and with the rise of remote working, retaining talented employees has become more difficult than ever.
Three Golden Rules for Millennials in the Workplace
Having spent my career helping leaders bridge the generation gap at the office, I can assure you I’ve heard it all. I’ve seen the intergenerational warfare that breaks out in the boardroom when junior staff question senior leadership. Senior leaders claim junior staff have no respect for hierarchy. Junior staff claim senior leadership has no […]
Q&A: When Are You Going Paperless?
When are you going paperless with your documentation? We recently spoke with an expert in contemporary documentation solutions about the issue.
The Pros and Cons of Signing Bonuses in Today’s Job Market
In the battle for talent in the U.S. labor market, employers have several arrows in their quivers: salary, annual bonuses, benefits like health and dental insurance, vacation time, flexible scheduling, company culture, etc. All of these can be used to entice candidates to apply to work for a given employer, and these various arrows can […]
Questioning employees about prescription drugs that could affect performance and safety
by Joshua W. Solberg Employers often have policies and procedures (frequently included in a drug-testing policy) that require their employees to disclose the lawful use of prescription drugs (i.e., per the advice and prescription of a licensed physician) that could impair job performance. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), such policies may violate […]
4 Ways to Take the Bias Out of Performance Reviews
Researchers at Stanford University have recently found that despite a lack of gender differences in objective performance metrics (e.g., grades, fitness scores, or class standing) and decades of equal opportunity efforts, the language used to describe women hurts their advancement opportunities.
What Is Making Employees Unhappy in 2022?
During the Great Resignation of 2021, more than 47 million Americans left their jobs. While some left for better pay and career advancement, according to a recent survey, a majority of people who quit their jobs left for one simple reason: They were unhappy. Though there is no single cause of employee dissatisfaction, there are […]
4 Creative Ways to Make Your Training Relatable
Employee training can mean the difference between mediocre staff and top-notch performers. It can also help employees develop their applicable professional skills (time management, effective communication, etc.), as well as provide industry-specific knowledge and expertise.