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This blog is part of our how-to series, designed to help you effectively execute initiatives that can improve employee engagement and compliance. To see more posts in this series, click here. Nationwide, employees are feeling empowered to leave their jobs. Chances are you’ve noticed because your organization is experiencing the phenomenon firsthand. Good news: You […]

We often hear HR technology providers tout the time self-service software can save. It makes sense, given that it automates and streamlines laborious manual processes. A 2016 nationwide study by HR.com found that to be absolutely true. The large companies surveyed reported that allowing their employees to complete HR tasks through software saves their HR […]

Business leaders today not only have to juggle project management, annual quotas and personal development, but manage entire teams. The most efficient way to set everyone up for success is to help these young professionals set goals. Can your employees effectively describe what your company does and why it matters? Do they know how their […]

Own It !! I’ve always been a bit of a collector. I like seeing the variety of items one can collect. If I enjoy a certain rock musician, I’ll get their entire catalog of albums instead of just their hit songs. You can discover more about their style, approach and influences. Getting to know the […]

 Managing in today’s workplace can be quite the balancing act. While not fit for the circus, engaging five generations within one organization could be a performance of its own. After all, what worked for yesteryear’s worker likely won’t for tomorrow’s. It can be a constant struggle to keep engagement high among the generations’ varying needs. […]

A new joint-employer rule, proposed by the National Labor Relations Board in September, will affect both franchises and businesses that use third-party contract labor – in other words, a large swath of American businesses. Chances are good that it will affect your organization as well. So what do you need to know, from an HR […]

You don’t know me, but I’m gonna get real here: Several years ago, I faced the Absolute Worst Time in My Life. While such things never operate on a convenient schedule, this one arrived at a most inopportune time: shortly after I began a new job. The circumstances in my personal life were so enormous, […]

With midterms right around the corner, and an especially divisive presidential election barely in the rearview mirror, understanding the implications of and tactics for discussing politics at work is vital. For some employees, avoiding political discussions is near impossible, and even the mention of a hot-button issue can send others running for the break room […]

You can’t do it. It’s no use. You’re just not good enough. Now ignore those first three sentences, because there’s no legitimate reason to doubt yourself. On the clock or off, we often become our own worst enemy, allowing self-doubt to creep in and consume our thoughts when we least need them. In today’s world, […]

Nothing says ”teen movie” quite like the presence of a mean girl or jock stereotype causing problems for the main character. Much of Hollywood depicts an exaggerated version of these issues, but workplace incivility can poison an environment of respect and fairness. Treating co-workers with kindness and inclusiveness creates a safe and enjoyable workplace. But […]

The employer-employee relationship is just that — a relationship. And relationships come with certain expectations, even in the business world. Employees want to feel they’re being taken care of. After all, they’ve committed themselves and proven their worth to you. That’s why you hired them. In exchange for their commitment, they expect to be paid […]

It’s that season again! Pumpkin spice, football, sweaters, open enrollment, falling leaves … While most non-HR people don’t add open enrollment to this particular list, the fall season brings just that to many organizations. Employees are gearing up to make big decisions regarding health insurance and other benefit options, which can be stressful not only […]