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Guest: Whitney Walker, Director of People Operations at Rhymetec What are the signs of a healthy coaching culture? What role can HR teams play in keeping their organization’s approach to coaching fresh, innovative, and engaging? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Whitney Walker, Director of People Operations at Rhymetec, helps us take […]
Today’s leaders typically ascended to their roles after demonstrating their ability to do the work and deliver results. But upon rising to a supervisory position, too many leaders fail to make a shift that’s increasingly critical in the modern workplace: They haven’t evolved from doers to influencers. Traditional, top-down leadership is no longer viable given […]
The recruitment landscape has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade. Gone are the days of sifting through stacks of paper résumés and hard-copy applications. Today, digital platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven recruitment software dominate the scene. This digital transformation has not only changed the tools we […]
Interest continues to grow in programs that allow workers to access at least part of their pay ahead of their regular payday. Surveys consistently show that on-demand pay—often called earned wage access (EWA)—is a popular perk for many employees and employers alike. Employers see it as a way to attract and retain workers, and employees […]
Antoine Andrews’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) journey is both inspiring and instructive. Recounting the early days of his career, after graduating from Rutgers University, Andrews spent 9 years working as an account manager in group insurance at Prudential Financial before moving into his first DEI role at Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2002. As he navigated […]
Gen Z, the youngest segment of the workforce, is already making an impact, and its influence will only increase in the future. Global insurance giant Zurich reported in April that people born between 1997 and 2012 are expected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. Those numbers are getting employers’ attention, making it […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Guest: Whitney Walker, Director of People Operations at Rhymetec What are the signs of a healthy coaching culture? What role can HR teams play in keeping their organization’s approach to coaching fresh, innovative, and engaging? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Whitney Walker, Director of People Operations at Rhymetec, helps us take […]
Guests: Lena McDearmid, Co-Founder, COO, and Chief Culture Officer at Momnt The American Psychological Association found that 19% of workers say their workplace is very or somewhat toxic, and over 1 in 5 workers (22%) said they have experienced harm to their mental health at work. What can leaders do to address workplace toxicity and […]
54% of American workers report being content with the benefits their current employer offers. As employers prepare for open enrollment season, many may be considering implementing new perks that appeal to the remaining 46% of workers. Joshua Dunsby, PhD, VP of Client Advocacy and Consultant Relations at One Medical; Sony Jean-Thornton, Senior HR Business Partner […]