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5 Ways to Create a True Partnership Between HR and People Managers

It’s no secret that managers are the key to unlocking HR outcomes. But how to engage them as partners in HR efforts can be less obvious. When the relationship between HR and people managers breaks down, it becomes impossible to move the needle on employee engagement, performance and retention. So how do you get people […]

Exploring Creative Uses of Generative AI for Employee Communication and Connections

In late 2023, generative AI (GenAI) had a massive impact on workplaces of all kinds. With the introduction of ChatGPT and, quickly after, several other types of GenAI tools, rapid disruption began to occur. While many workers lamented—even feared—the disruptive impact and what it might mean for their jobs, others quickly embraced the new technology, […]

Office Peacocking: The Newest Way to Lure Workers to the Office

You may have heard the term “office peacocking” in the past when referring to an employee who makes an exaggerated effort to stand out. Now, the term is used for employers who want to lure their employees back to the workplace. Some businesses are dressing up their offices with all the bells and whistles, such […]

Go for Bronze! Insights into Career Goals and Job Satisfaction

HR professionals are called upon to perform a variety of tasks, one of which is to counsel employees (and perhaps themselves) on performance metrics and career goals. So, along with sporadic watching of this year’s Olympics in Paris, I read with interest an insightful article by Derek Sivers titled “Think Like a Bronze Medalist, Not […]

HR Work Break: Battling HR Burnout Part 2

Guests: Sarah Devereaux, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at White Pine Leadership Collective & HCI Facilitator Tune in for part two of my conversation with Sarah Devereaux, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at White Pine Leadership Collective & HCI Facilitator! As we continue our conversation about HR burnout, we’ll delve into the role culture plays on burnout, […]

The AI Overwhelm: How to Avoid Burnout and Stay Productive

As generative AI tools constantly evolve, business owners and marketers face the challenge of learning how to use these tools effectively without getting overwhelmed. I recently experimented with Claude, an AI assistant, attempting to create custom XML prompts for more refined outputs. Despite my optimism, I soon felt lost in the complexity. This feeling of […]

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HR Works Podcast: Parents Are Returning to Work…How Can We Help Them Stay?

Guest: Sadie Funk and Sara Redington from The Best Place for Working Parents What family-friendly policies matter most to working parents in 2023? As recent workforce studies have shown parents making a return to the workplace, with participation totals for parents with children under 18 now climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, how can companies build […]

HR Query: Staying Compliant with PUMP and PWFA

Two new laws strengthen protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP). In this week’s HR Query, we’re highlighting what you need to know to make sure organizations stay compliant. The PWFA took effect June 27, 2023, […]

Why Employee Wellbeing Should Be Your Top Priority in 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and employee wellbeing has been top of mind for everyone – and rightfully so. In today’s challenging and uncertain times, the mental health and wellbeing of employees has never been more important. According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, burnout and stress are at all-time highs, […]

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HR Work Break: Battling HR Burnout Part 2

Guests: Sarah Devereaux, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at White Pine Leadership Collective & HCI Facilitator Tune in for part two of my conversation with Sarah Devereaux, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at White Pine Leadership Collective & HCI Facilitator! As we continue our conversation about HR burnout, we’ll delve into the role culture plays on burnout, […]

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HRDA Shorts: What’s On Your Heart About DEI?

Leaders play a key role in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations. Harvard Business Review found that inclusive leaders see a 17% increase in team performance, a 20% increase in decision-making quality, and a 29% increase in team collaboration. But, as influential as leadership can be in the DEI space, are leaders dedicating […]

HR Works Podcast: Kindness is King—The Power of Empathy in Leadership (Part 3)

In the latest episode of HR Works podcast, we wrap up our conversation on the transformative impact of kindness and empathy in workplace leadership with Jamie Graceffa, VP, Learning, Development & Culture at Quanterix. Jamie is also author of Kind Cards, which he created to help HR leaders and organizations develop kindness skills at work. In […]

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