Allison opened her inbox to a message she did not want to see. Two weeks ago, she interviewed at Anderson Ltd. She thought the meeting went well and really hoped to land...
Stepping into a new leadership role is an exciting time. But once you’ve celebrated your new role and updated your LinkedIn profile, there will also be a lot of...
Elimelech Shmi Hebrew is a devout follower of the Hebrew Nation, a religion that requires its followers to keep their hair and beards long—a vow he has kept for over...
A crisis comes out of nowhere and often triggers innovation. Remember when COVID hit, and the U.S. government failed to stockpile enough ventilators for the health-care...
Nerves, tax forms, benefit enrollment decisions, mastering people’s names, understanding company policies… the start of a new job is not exactly synonymous with...
Work is a part of life. Like our hunter-gatherer ancestors, survival today depends on going out and getting food if we want to eat. Survival these days doesn’t depend...
“What is your dream vacation?”
“What game or movie universe would you most like to live in?”
“If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra...
Employee relations is often confused with general HR, but it focuses specifically on building and developing positive relationships between employers and employees. It...
No matter how long you’ve been working in the HR industry, there’s always something new to learn — from classic HR strategies you haven’t heard of to brand-new...
Leadership styles are a major part of many leadership development programs, and a popular way to train leaders. It gives them a sense of who they are and how they can be...
Creating a strong future for your company takes more than just hard work—it also requires long-term succession planning. One of the hallmarks of effective...
Consistent employee attendance is vital for businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones with lean staffing. Poor attendance can disrupt operations.
When prospecting new employment opportunities, modern job seekers are looking for a lot more than just money. Things like a fun workplace culture, healthy work-life...
When you think of an inclusive work environment, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision a conference table with workers of various ages, ethnicities, and genders...
Few things are more frustrating and angst-ridden than dealing with difficult employees, and even fewer things keep managers up more at night than worrying about an...
No company’s leadership can last forever. Yes, Warren Buffett still manages Berkshire Hathaway despite doing so for an eternity, but even he will one day hand over the...
All new employees get jitters on their first day at a new job, but Patty was particularly nervous. The first day at her last position had been awkward. As she met...
Having a clear and accessible attendance policy and time off procedures can help minimize unexcused absences. Include these in your employee handbook and make them...
Artificial intelligence has been revolutionizing nearly every industry for years now, and HR is no exception. In particular, more companies are opting to use AI in...
We’ve covered the taxability of gift cards before, and the law hasn’t changed—with three exceptions, the face value of gift cards is always taxable because...
