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Workplace Flexibility Means More than WFH

August 8, 2023

In today's post-pandemic, work-from-home business landscape, workplace flexibility has emerged as a crucial factor in attracting and retaining top talent. Workers want flexibility, but employers are often gun-shy to give it.

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How HR Leaders Can Help Entry-Level Employees Contribute to 401(k) Plans

June 8, 2023

Many companies offer a 401(k) plan as part of a benefits package to lure talent to their organization, but generating employee participation from lower-income and entry-level employees is not always easy. There are two primary challenges to overcome when encouraging lower-income employees to save for retirement.

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Best Practices for Exit Strategies

May 23, 2023

While exit interviews come at the heels of an employee leaving your organization, they can present a hidden opportunity for HR Leaders. When approached the right way, exit interviews can be used to gather information, boost working conditions for employees, and improve company culture, but that doesn’t mean they’re always easy.

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Getting Employees Back in the Office

May 16, 2023

After Elon Musk announced the return of in-person work at Twitter and Bob Iger said the same at Disney, CEOs have begun taking a stricter position on return-to-office timelines. But before your company follows suit, ask yourself one question. “Should it?”

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Strategies for Improving Employee Relations

May 5, 2023

Since negative relationships can dramatically impact performance and lead to burnout, finding ways to improve employee relations and overall morale at your organization is essential.

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Ensuring Your Remote Workers Stay Cyber Secure

April 13, 2023

Our current work environment presents new cybersecurity challenges for businesses. With one-half to two-thirds of U.S. employees working remotely in some capacity, many employees are not connected to a closed office system or encrypted database. Consequently, businesses are at greater risk of data breaches and cyber disasters than ever before.

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Boosting Employee Morale After Layoffs

April 11, 2023

In a time of looming recession, market inflation, and falling stock prices, mass layoffs at your organization could be on the horizon. It’s a tough time for HR leaders who may be involved in these decisions and delivering the unfortunate news.

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3 Failproof Recruitment Strategies for Attracting Top Talent

March 24, 2023

It’s a tough time for HR managers. During the pandemic, people left the coasts for the country and started working remotely. Once that happened, workers began finding jobs outside their area code, giving way to nationwide employment opportunities and freedom of choice.

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Leading a Multigenerational Workforce

March 21, 2023

We’ve all heard the phrases “young and hungry” or “older and wiser.” Each generation has defining characteristics and personality traits that lead to varying work styles. Leading a generationally diverse team has its challenges, but there can be benefits to managing a group of workers with different skills, life experiences, and points of view.

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Removing Bias from Employee Evaluations

March 16, 2023

Humans make thousands of decisions every day. To handle that volume, our brains need ways to save time and energy. We need shortcuts. And these decision-making shortcuts are commonly referred to as "biases."

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Inflation and the Impact on Wages

March 7, 2023

The cost of everyday essentials has increased. From gas to groceries, the cost of goods has gone up, and employees are looking for wages that keep up with the current inflation rate. The problem is these expectations could be higher than what employers facing the same high prices can provide.

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Best Practices for Performance Evaluations

February 14, 2023

Performance reviews are an essential managerial responsibility and crucial to a company's success, but they can quickly become a futile exercise if not used properly.

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How Organizations Can Better Support Working Parents

January 26, 2023

Supporting working parents is no small task for HR leaders. Building a supportive, inclusive workplace for moms and dads, then filling the gap of an employee on paid family leave requires planning, communication, and oversight.

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Strategies for Upskilling Your Workforce

January 12, 2023

Automation is changing the nature of work. New AI technology may render a certain role obsolete. Meanwhile, your company is about to be out-paced by heavily funded startups with teams of younger, more tech-savvy employees, you may feel you need to hire more highly skilled talent to compete.

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Promoting Workplace Health to Prevent Chronic Illnesses

January 4, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic ultimately impacted individuals of all ages, genders, and health status, but it became clear early on that certain pre-existing conditions had a significantly higher chance of poor outcomes. Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer had higher rates of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

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