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Industries and markets are constantly (and rapidly) evolving, and to survive, your organization must be maneuverable. How can you develop such skills in your workforce? We have insight on this from Jeffrey Phillips and Alex Verjovsky, authors of the book OUTMANEUVER: OutThink, don’t OutSpend.
In the last 4 years, gamification has grown more prevalent in the assessment industry. Part of this trend’s growth stems from the science, and another portion stems from cultural appeal.
64% of workers over 40 believe age-based discrimination in the workplace is common, while just 50% say the same about racism. 34% of U.S. workers in their 40s feel their age “holds them back” at work— more than sexism, disabilities, or sexual orientation. 60% of workers who lack confidence in their ability to get a […]
By Nicole Mitchell Contractors often disclose the cost savings of self-insured plans with excitement, but buyer beware. Most contractors are surprised when I don’t immediately commend them on cost savings and instead ask them,“Did you know there are ’special‘ compliance requirements for self-insurance plans and failure to meet the compliance requirements makes the cost unallowable?” Most […]
Corporate HR duties were a little less hectic before social sites became a mainstay medium of communication. Now, there are dozens of major social media platforms that HR representatives need to keep tabs on to ensure employees are maintaining good conduct. Likewise, it’s a whole new window into learning about prospective new employees as a […]
Art and artists reflect the societies they come from. This is something we actively celebrate with countless award shows spanning different mediums and communities—for example, the Academy Awards. The 94th annual Oscars were historic for a few reasons. Marlee Matlin was the first deaf actor to win an Oscar. Ariana DeBose was the first Afro-Latina […]
It’s easy to look at the widespread and COVID-driven shift to remote work and the subsequent, post-COVID return-to-office (RTO) efforts by employers as a battle with clear divisions among key stakeholders. Employers want the perceived boost in productivity and greater collaboration that comes with on-site work. Employees want the flexibility and freedom that comes with […]
With the exception of sleep, a job is the No. 1 time-consuming activity for the average person. Most people spend one-third of their lives at work, which equates to 90,000 hours over a lifetime. Now that’s a lot of time, especially if you’re not building and maintaining healthy habits.
The last few years have seen tremendous upheaval in the labor market, spurred in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting workplace restrictions. Millions of Americans left their jobs or even the workforce entirely—a phenomenon commonly referred to as the Great Resignation. As a result, the power dynamic in the labor market shifted […]
A recent decision from the Southern District of Ohio highlights the importance of conducting an individualized assessment before taking adverse action against an individual who takes opioids.