Category: Employee Relations

Another year ends, and that means it’s time to look ahead at what the new year has in store for the world of human resources. In 2017, the hottest HR trends will center more than ever on the employee experience and employee satisfaction. Technology will continue to stake its claim in the world of HR, […]

What employer wouldn’t like to have a way of increasing employee productivity, employee morale, and company profitability all at the same time? Not possible you think? Au contraire, my friend. Wellness programs—well-done wellness programs, that is—can provide you with that increased productivity and morale that translates into more dollars to the bottom line. A Cross-Generational […]

As the U.S. presidential election nears, it is almost impossible to get away from talk about politics, whether you’re watching the news on TV, listening to the radio, reading the newspaper, checking your Facebook feed, having conversations on the street corner, or even at work. Some people revel in these discussions and others try to […]

Employee recognition is about more than saying “thank you” to your employees. It’s a way to keep them engaged and to make your work environment more positive. Everyone likes to be recognized for a job well done. In the business world, that can make the difference between happy, productive workers and disgruntled workers who end […]

Favoritism: The Engagement & Retention Killer What do you know about favoritism? Did you know it is one the top reasons why employees quit their jobs? And did you know that favoritism causes employees to become disgruntled and unproductive? As an HR professional with nearly 20 years of experience, I have seen it first-hand, even […]

Leadership continues to be a top priority for most organizations, and nearly nine out of 10 respondents identify the issue as “important” or “very important,” according to Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends report for 2015. But while top executives tend to get a lot of attention, the middle layer of business management is often ignored. It’s […]

The 2016 summer Olympics have come and gone, and once again, Team USA proved it was #1—at least in terms of sports. But when it comes to paid maternity leave, the United States comes in dead last. The U.S. is the only developed country in the world that does not have paid maternity leave laws. […]

No matter how much or how little people normally talk about politics, during an election year the political chatter always seems to increase. Not even the workplace can escape it. With political news coverage happening around the clock, the 2016 presidential election is a topic of conversation around many water coolers. According to a recent […]

The global workforce today is the most diverse and blended in the history of humankind. We have Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and now iGen all working and living together. Simultaneously, we are more vocal and outspoken than ever before as well. It’s an incredible challenge for human resource departments to manage the various […]

Keeping employees happy, engaged, and motivated should be a priority for every employer. According to a recent SHRM Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement survey, only 69 percent of employees consistently put all of their effort into work. This means companies have to find ways to keep employees motivated. Motivated employees work harder, give better results, […]

In today’s business environment, one of the biggest recruitment challenges is hiring team leaders. In the last few years, organizational hierarchies have shifted in response to new business pressures. Teams, rather than departments or other business functions, have become the new fuel cells powering innovation and productivity. Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2016 report notes […]

As promised, this article will cover ways companies can meet the requirements of the proposed new FLSA regulations. We also recommend reading the previous article, where we discussed the current law and the new changes. Future Action Now is a good time to review whether people at your organization who have been classified as exempt […]