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When it comes to social media posts written by your employees to promote your business, who owns the content and the social media profile? Although a company’s advertising media clearly appears to fall under the rubric of company property, the status of a social media account primarily used by an individual employee may be less […]
Employers have been implementing employee wellness programs for decades. But one aspect of wellness that may be overlooked is what’s being called “digital wellbeing.”
The COVID-19 pandemic forced companies around the globe to embrace remote work. For most, the results were far better than feared, and the majority of employees tended to prefer the arrangement, as well. Still, now that the impetus for remote work has subsided, there’s little need to maintain the remote work paradigm. Many companies are […]
One way to describe coaching is the practice of helping others do three things: Make decisions, commit to actions, and deliver results. To me, the whole purpose of coaching is to support people in being accountable to themselves by doing these three things.
Hedge funds often make headlines for their billionaire managers, but there’s a story unfolding behind the scenes that’s especially relevant right now. As talent markets tighten and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, hedge funds are reevaluating how they attract and retain non-equity employees — from compliance officers and cybersecurity pros to operations and tech infrastructure teams. These […]
HR Daily Advisor recently reported that workplace wellness programs may be missing the mark and a new report from the Campbell Institute drives this point further home.
Special from World at Work total Rewards Conference Author Dan Pink stunned some comp pros in the audience at World at Work’s annual convention in San Diego when he questioned effectiveness of money as a motivator. Pink, author of popular management books including his latest, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, offered examples […]
For the second time in recent months, the popular budget motel chain Motel 6 finds itself on the defensive after a federal lawsuit filed in Phoenix, Arizona, accused the chain of volunteering guests’ personal information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, leading to the detention and deportation of guests.
Employees who exhibit what appear to be mental or emotional issues while in the workplace or performing their job duties present some of the most difficult situations for employers. They may have a disability you may be required to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They also may, at times at least, be […]
Does your organization have a formal or an informal employee mentoring program? There are a lot of benefits to these programs, from increased employee satisfaction to reduced turnover. For employers that are considering such a program, you may be wondering if now is a good time to implement one, given that many employers have had […]