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It is an understatement that the 2020 holiday season was radically different from any others in recent history—and definitely in the years since the end of the Great Recession. Due to COVID-19, companies are grappling with hiring and retaining talent, particularly for positions across the essential supply chains, in support of the consumer buying frenzy, […]
When it comes to dealing with opioid addiction in the workplace, it’s not always immediately clear what’s needed most from HR: Is it compassion? A dose of tough love? A strategic focus on the hard facts?
Christine van Hoffen, People Lead at Tracksuit, is a force of nature in the rapidly evolving world of HR. At Tracksuit, a brand tracking start-up revolutionizing how brands measure their value, van Hoffen has been instrumental in crafting a workplace celebrated for its unique and thriving culture. Joining the company as employee number twelve, she […]
In a previous post, we talked about a simple strategy to help move your to-do list along: include low-hanging fruit. These are items that need to be completed but take relatively little time, meaning that they can be quickly scratched off the list.
One of the most derided phrases in the workplace is “that’s not my job.” It’s been assumed that those who use this phrase are unwilling to help their colleagues for the benefit of the broader team and company and are indifferent to problems that don’t precisely fit their job descriptions. The lack of ownership captured […]
An organization’s culture is a critical element in the motivation of staff and the recruitment of those who will shape the company’s future. Many see it as an asset and a differentiator for a company that must be protected.
Here at the HR Daily Advisor, we talk about sexual harassment quite a bit. Whether it’s training, compliance updates, or lawsuit outcomes, the issue is at the heart of what HR does. I recently learned from a firsthand account how damaging sexual harassment can be to the victim. In this case, the victim was in […]
Several civil rights groups have sued the Trump administration to block a recent Executive Order (EO) prohibiting federal contractors and others from covering certain so-called “race and sex stereotyping” topics during diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training.
By Patricia Trainor, JD., SPHR I recently read an article in The Atlantic, Finding Jesus at Work, by Emma Green. Green describes an increase in “chaplaincies” at the office. These workplace chaplains can advise and support employees dealing with difficult issues such as divorce, a severe illness, or social alienation.
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