Category: Employee Relations

Today’s workforce is very diverse – employees vary widely in their beliefs, their cultural heritage, and their age. Given the economic downturn of recent years, more and more people have had to delay retirement, making this one of the oldest workforces in more than half a century. In the U.S., almost 1 in 5 people […]

If the old adage, “Dress for the job you want, not the one you have” is true, then carefully considering what to wear in the workplace should be a high priority for anyone looking to advance his or her career. From the moment of the first impression at a job interview to the day-to-day schedule […]

360-degree evaluations can be either eye-opening and very worthwhile or a morale-busting waste of time. It all depends on your organization, it’s employees, and the strategy and execution you apply. As indicated by its name, a 360-degree evaluation is all-encompassing and provides insight into how your organization runs from every viewpoint, including those of its […]

We live in a society of short attention spans, where everyone is doing everything at once. We watch a program on TV while texting on our cell phones and checking email on our laptops. We drive our cars while talking on the phone and listening to the GPS. And we reply to work emails while […]

Generational differences are a common topic in the workplace. How do you motivate and engage Gen Z? If you are anything like me, then you barely know which generation you fall into. So let’s define Generation Z and then discuss the best-fit management and engagement practices. Generation Z – born between 1995 and 2013 – […]

Bad and ineffective managers exist in every organization, so it’s very probable that we’ve all had to deal with them at one point or another in our careers. Dealing with a bad boss is no picnic. The worst of them fail to trust their employees, don’t respect their employees, or actually intimidate them. Even worse, […]

When we think of who a Human Resources professional is, we think about the qualities, characteristics, and the skills he or she possesses. The qualities identified below define the key strengths of a good Human Resources professional. Knowledge and Expertise in Human Resources You must have a core foundation in the many functions of Human […]

So many companies these days struggle to have their employer brand identity seen and heard. Whether it’s a lack of insight on how to gain traction with advertising, too small a budget, not having enough time to put into the company’s social media presence, or another of the many common difficulties, the road that leads […]

Losing top talent is arguably one of the worst fears for any employer. After spending so much time and money finding, recruiting, onboarding, and training employees, it’s understandably disheartening when they leave; especially when they leave your company to join a competitor. This is what happens when companies poach employees—they look for top performers in […]

In companies all over the world, learning and development coordinators are gearing up to conduct new employee training sessions and ongoing continuing education initiatives. In the next several years, the coordinator role in these opportunities could change dramatically with the introduction of MOOCs or massive open online courses. These courses provide learners with the opportunity […]

Most employees always want to do right by their employees, but in some instances, some may behave in ways that prove problematic. Companies set policies and regulations to ensure that their employees are treated fairly and that they, in turn, respect the rules that keep the organization running smoothly. When the rules are broken, managers […]

Recruiting quality employees is incredibly difficult, but keeping them can be just as much of a feat. The competition from other businesses, the fact that we are all naturally in search of the next great opportunity, and the danger of unhappiness or discontent at work all contribute to employees straying away from your company and […]