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How to Create Engagement Among Distributed Workers

Employers across the nation are learning that the remote work “experiment,” brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, may actually be a favorable alternative to the typical office environment. While remote workers have proven they can successfully get work done while working from home, one challenge still remains: How do you keep remote workers engaged? And […]

What CHROs Can Do About the Talent Attraction and Retention Issue

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 […]

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Small Businesses Weigh In on COVID-19 Impact

As employers across the nation grapple with new remote working arrangements and accommodating employees impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19), new survey findings reveal exactly how this pandemic is affecting operations for small businesses.

4 Ways Corporate Gyms Are Adding Value Beyond Wellness 

As more people return to the office, corporate gyms are back on the radar for many companies—and for good reason. Many organizations are using these corporate gyms as a carrot to get people back in the office, even if it’s just for a couple days a week. However, something interesting is happening as these companies […]

4 Best Practices in Choosing a Human Resources Information System

For today’s rough and tumble organization, human capital is crucial.  No matter what the size of your organization is, human resources (HR) are the greatest asset.  Taking care of human resources is key. Nowadays, human resource management is greatly assisted with information systems that help expedite all of the many components of a human resource […]

HR Trends to Watch in 2024

The world of work is constantly evolving, and the human resources (HR) function is at the forefront of this transformation. As we step into 2024, organizations are grappling with a multitude of challenges and opportunities, from navigating the post-pandemic work environment to addressing the ever-increasing demands of a diverse, skilled workforce. To effectively navigate this […]

10-step plan for fair and balanced approach to preventing workplace harassment

In less than a year, Fox News has lost its founder and one of its most well-known anchors due to widespread sexual harassment allegations. Fox News recently reported that 20th Century Fox paid $10 million in sexual harassment settlements in the first quarter of 2017 alone. How can Fox News be proactive in avoiding harassment […]

How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of your Blended Learning Courses

According to research and reputable studies, blended learning courses and techniques offer companies a more cost-effective and efficient way to deliver engaging and successful learning content to their employees.1 But how should learners taking blended learning courses be evaluated so you know that real learning is actually taking place both inside and outside of the […]

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Litigation Value:  Office romance with the new Regional Manager (and A.A.R.M.) = fodder for a potential sexual harassment claim; eliminating nonsense from the workplace = every human resources manager’s dream; Dwight giving up a milk maid to marry his long-time love and father his beet-loving offspring = priceless. As John Krasinski explained in a recent […]