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The battle over return-to-office (RTO) policies among employers has often been a bitter one with bad blood on both sides. Some employers believe workers are less productive and tend to slack off more when working remotely. Employees often resent what they see as heavy-handed RTO mandates, some of which threaten workers with loss of promotion […]
The overall unemployment rate fell to 6.2% in February—its lowest point since April of last year. While that number does not tell the whole story, it does indicate that some industries have begun massive hiring undertakings to get back to their pre-COVID levels. Hopefully, with the increasing vaccine rollout, others are soon to follow.
As COVID-19 recovery brings even more employees back to work, many people may show up still emotionally charged from recent racial tragedies across the nation as well as the protests and riots that followed. All of which means you’re likely to see an increase in discussions about race relations on the job.
Most employers are all too familiar with the challenges of hiring. It’s difficult to reach out to and attract candidates, to find candidates that have the right skills and experience for a role, and to choose potential employees that align with the company’s culture. Additionally, considering that the best candidates are typically only available for […]
“Soft stuff gets hard results,” says David Novak, Chairman and CEO, Yum! Brands, speaking of the power of recognition. He ought to know, as he’s in charge of recognizing 1.4 million associates in over 40,000 KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants in 125 countries.
A recent survey showed that 93 percent of Americans think that the U.S. has a problem with civility. That same survey showed that 92 percent of employed Americans think that their own workplace is civil. If you are scratching your head, join the club!
Today’s HR professionals and managers operate in an environment of continual change. That makes change management competencies no longer an option but a crucial competency. Operating Amid Constant Change Today’s business landscape is constantly evolving. Businesses need to continually adapt to both internal and external impacts, including advances in technology, shifts in market dynamics (both […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR® Legal Editor Holly Jones, JD, presented new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) guidelines for employee handbooks; today, we share the rest of Jones’s analysis, including specific examples of proper wording of policies—and ways to effectively revise unlawful phrasing.
The massive changes in how we work, where we work, why we work, whom we choose to work with, and the technologies we use every day have landed on the shoulders of every leader. An Executive Networks report based on data collected from 112 chief human resources officers (CHROs) entitled “The Global CHRO of the […]
Jeanna Shapiro didn’t just climb the corporate ladder; she built it. With nearly 25 years of experience in the high-stakes world of global professional services, Shapiro now serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer for Grant Thornton and a key member of the Executive Committee at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. But her journey to […]