The Science Behind Uncertainty and Anxiety
A pandemic and resulting business closures and economic turmoil have rattled not just the business world but also virtually every aspect of daily life for workers around the globe.
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Want to Future-Proof Your Business? Stop Shelving Employer Branding Plans
When organizations go into survival mode, their leaders often forget just how vital employer branding is to overall business health and success. This is becoming more and more evident as companies and analysts try to determine whether we are headed toward another economic recession. The good news is that many economists believe this is a temporary downturn and we’re heading […]
Companies Don’t Need to Offer Yoga to Have Flexible Benefits
Over the last decade, workplace flexibility has become a hot topic and a priority for many employees. Now that workers have options like telecommuting, alternative scheduling, and freelancing, they’re looking for flexibility in their benefits, too.
May the Force Be with You in (a Changing) 2018
Star Wars geekdom is strong in my family. I have it. My sons have it. My wife… well, she’s coming around. Like many my age, I grew up on the original Star Wars trilogy, idolizing the litany of iconic characters that include Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewy, Darth Vader, and so many others. […]
Excessive Internet Use by Employees: Is it Time Theft?
By Hadiya Roderique Even in the “Northern Exposure” zones of Canada, employees commonly have access to the Internet at work. Many use the Internet for personal reasons during work time. Many employers are concerned about the loss of productivity resulting from excessive personal use of the Internet. A number of employers have attempted to characterize […]
How HR Can Help Employees Balance Parenting and Career in the Work-From-Home Era
Balancing parenting and a career is almost magical. So many parents balancing a career would say, “I don’t know how I do it, but I do.” Add working from home to the mix, and working parents really have a challenge on their hands. Some of your employees may be thriving in this new norm, while […]
Strategies for Businesses to Avoid ADA Accessibility Claims in the COVID-19 Era
Despite the COVID-19 global pandemic, businesses remain vulnerable to physical and digital accessibility claims and to being targeted by serial plaintiffs alleging violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Should You Encourage Workcations?
It’s long been known that U.S. workers take fewer vacation days than their international counterparts. Fewer vacation days are typically offered by U.S. employers, and of those offered, many go unused. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is the U.S. work culture in which employees often fear falling behind or […]
How Online Learning Impacts Employee Engagement
How employees learn at work is changing fast, and as an HR professional, you need to keep up. Traditional training methods are fading, and online learning is taking center stage. It offers flexibility, personalization, and easy access to skill-building opportunities. However, education goes beyond career growth—it’s a major driver of engagement. When your team has […]
Changing Employer Attitudes Toward Layoffs
There has long been a certain stigma tied to being laid off from a job. Sure, it’s not quite the same as getting fired for cause, but it’s still not great to be seen as expendable when staffing cuts are required. But that stigma might be starting to break down in the face of employers […]