Top 20 HR Strange But True Stories for 2016, Part 2
In yesterday’s HRSBT, we counted down the top 20 HRSBT stories of 2016. Here are the remaining 10!
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U.S. Workers Only Using Half of Eligible Vacation Time
While many Americans are preparing for summer vacations, many are likely not. According to a new survey from Glassdoor, the average U.S. employee (of those who receive vacation/paid time off) has only taken about half (54%) of his or her eligible vacation time/paid time off in the past 12 months. This is relatively consistent with […]
HR Managers’ Comp Packages in 3 Countries
“Best Practices” means “what most experienced large multinationals have been doing”—that doesn’t mean those practices best for your organization. You have to decide that for yourself, says Fisher, principal at Chicago-based consultant Laurus Strategies. Fisher was joined by colleague Patrick Gallagher for his presentation at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Exhibition, held recently in Atlanta, Georgia. […]
EEOC Gets New Chair, But Major Policy Changes Likely Will Have to Wait
President Joe Biden has switched the leadership of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from Republicans to Democrats, but the GOP still holds a majority of the commission’s five seats, meaning immediate major policy changes may not be quick in coming.
Navigating Employee Retention Amid the Great Resignation
It’s no secret that leaders are facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to retaining employees. New data from PWC’s August 2021 US Pulse Survey found 65% of employees are looking for a new job. Consequently, 88% of executives have reported seeing higher turnover. Amid what the industry is calling The Great Resignation, it’s vital that […]
How to Create an Effective Learning Strategy Inside Your Organization (Part Two)
To get the most out of your training and development programs, it is necessary to have an effective learning strategy. In part one of this article, we discussed the importance of conducting a training needs analysis as well as identifying the organization’s capabilities. Here, we’ll identify what effective training looks like and explore best practices […]
7 Best Practices in FMLA Intermittent Leave Administration
While small increments of leave time under the Family and Medical Leave Act may cause administrative headaches, there are various tips and strategies on how to contend with time tracking issues and employee abuse of intermittent FMLA leave. The following discussion gives an of overview the steps you should take after you have received an […]
Authentic Leaders and Workplace Bullying Prevention
According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, in 2017, 60.4 million Americans were affected by workplace bullying, 61% of workplace bullies were bosses, and 71% of employer reactions were considered harmful to those who were targeted by workplace bullies.
8 Do’s/Don’ts for Work-Ready Job Descriptions
Here are the BLR editors’ do’s and don’ts for worthwhile job descriptions that will really support HR operations. 1. DO give specifics For example, rather than stating that a maintenance worker "keeps up equipment," it is better to spell out the position’s requirements, which might include performing routine maintenance on assembly machines, including adjusting settings; […]
Revisiting Your Recognition System? 5 Psychological Pitfalls to Avoid
If you’re reevaluating your employee recognition system, you’re not alone. Many HR leaders are confronting a hard truth: the traditional models of praise and reward aren’t landing the way they used to—or worse, they’re demotivating the very people they were meant to inspire. As a social psychologist, I’ve spent my career studying emotional needs, motivation, […]