Q&A Performance Reviews Are Broken
Perhaps you have heard: The performance review is dead—at least, that’s what a lot of analysts out there are saying. We recently spoke with a coaching expert to discuss what should take its place.
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Cupcake Confections and Their HR Connections
It may not be on your wellness program’s list of healthy foods, but recently cupcakes have been in the news in relation to Human Resources. In the past year, nearly one third (32 percent) of workers have called in sick when not actually ill, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey. Along the same lines, 30 […]
Sessions Memo Changes DOJ Position on Transgender Discrimination
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement changing his department’s position on transgender employment discrimination marks a change in the legal landscape, but it doesn’t alter employer obligations under various state and local laws or the position taken by other federal agencies.
Workplace Issues a Biden Administration May Tackle, Stay Tuned
Today is the day that Joe Biden becomes our 46th president. As Biden is being sworn in, it’s beneficial to look ahead at what his administration’s employment law agenda might look like. Now that Democrats control all three levels of government, employers could be hit with many new laws and regulations in the years ahead.
4 Ways HR Can Build Trust With Employees
“HR isn’t your friend.” “You can’t trust HR.” “Where is the HR for HR?” Just look at any post with the tag “#HR” and you’ll see mountains of comments like these from employees and industry experts alike. Let’s face it: HR’s reputation has been on shaky ground for a while. Some have tried to […]
The Dangerous Knee-Jerk No
As the HR manager, you’re on top of things, but that’s only a small part of the battle. The rest of it is fought mostly by your supervisors, and they are not HR experts … yet. Supervisors play a particularly critical role in compliance. They must be familiar and comfortable with organizational policies and with […]
Employees Say There’s Too Much Communication from Employers, Not Enough Connection
According to Gallagher’s most recent Employee Communications Report, there’s an apparent dichotomy regarding how employees view communication from their employers. Communicators themselves note challenges with connecting effectively with employees. Communicators Challenged to Communicate HR and internal communication leaders report that they are increasingly dissatisfied with their ability to appropriately and effectively tailor messages and segment […]
Workplace Culture Predictions for 2030
At the start of a new year, it’s common to make predictions about trends for the coming months. Predictions are based on emerging trends, sociopolitical and market factors, etc. Given that a new year isn’t usually that different from the previous year, these are often safe predictions.
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What Benefits Do Employees Value Most?
As the focus on employee recruitment and retention sharpens in a recovering economy, many executives may be undervaluing a perk their workforce wants most, suggests new research from Accountemps®.