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A Simple Morale Booster for Your Workplace: Check-in, Tap-in

Employers spend a lot of time thinking about how to boost employee morale. The solutions range from bonuses to better benefits to recognition awards. But there’s a simpler and more effective way—namely, conducting a regular “check-in” with your employees or colleagues and “tap-in” to what they are doing. Check-in, Tap-in Solution In her article “The […]

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced machinery have long stirred fears among workers that new technology could render them obsolete.

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Performance Management Starts on Day One

In part one of this article, we heard from Karina Young, People Operations Manager at Khan Academy, on the topic of finding a good balance within performance management programs. Today, we’ll hear more from her concerning helping managers become better, getting the help you need, and starting performance management on day one.

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Can More Money Close the Skills Gap?

The late, great Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, once rapped about more money causing more problems, but could more money be the solution to closing the skills gap?

Tackling the Great Resignation? It’s All About the Health Benefits

The “Great Resignation” has been covered, discussed, and analyzed ad infinitum. It is hardly a fresh topic, admittedly, but it’s going to remain a topical one for the foreseeable future. According to Quest Diagnostics’ 2022 Health at Work study, more than 3 in 4 (78%) HR leaders say their organizations have been impacted by this […]

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The Emotional Benefits of a To-Do List

Employees often feel overwhelmed when faced with a multitude of tasks. It can feel as though there isn’t enough time or opportunity to focus on one thing at a time when check-ins and competing deadlines are coming in from all directions.

‘Trans’ Woman—When Does ‘He’ Become ‘She’?

In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR® Legal Editor Jasmin Rojas, JD, used “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star “Caitlyn” (formerly Bruce) Jenner’s recent reintroduction of herself as a transwoman as a jumping-off point for a discussion of transgender discrimination. In today’s Advisor, Rojas offers practical tips for employers.