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With sexual harassment and sexual assault in the headlines daily, a company may wonder how it should respond to employee or customer allegations. Massage Envy, the largest chain of franchised massage spas in the United States, recently faced this issue.
As we near the end of the year, many organizations are gearing up for their annual holiday party. But others are not sure it’s the right choice or may be considering ending a long tradition.
Yesterday’s Advisor featured consultant Tim Sackett’s What the CEO Wishes HR Would Do. Today, his 6-step program for HR managers. How is HR a terrorist? HR tends to use the law as a hammer, Sackett says. “No you can’t do it; it’s against the law.” A better approach is, “Yes, you can do it, but […]
Newly released research finds the small business climate has greatly improved, and small companies are confident about the future.
Companies have been following a broken training system for a long time now. They recruit and hire top talent, spend hours and money training, and then focus on upskilling the existing workforce. But when the desired results don’t follow all that and even more, the desired change in behavior doesn’t occur, and organizations go back […]
Many readers are probably guilty of using one chore as an excuse to avoid another—cleaning the kitchen instead of doing one’s taxes; organizing one’s office instead of getting started on tedious reports; or online shopping for “necessities” instead of updating the slide deck for an upcoming presentation. OK, that last one is a bit of […]
The holiday season can be a very joyous time of year, but it can also be one of the most stressful times of year—especially for employees. According to survey results highlighted in Safety+Health magazine, 32% of respondents claimed that balancing holiday and work obligations makes the holidays more stressful for them and that they feel […]
For employers struggling to recruit talent into their organizations, many are turning to alternative forms of employment to help fill the void. One such group is that of the contingent variety. If you’re looking to create a contingent workforce, keep reading.
Having coworkers and past supervisors vouch for your skills on LinkedIn is a great feeling. Not only do you look good on paper, you look good to prospective employers. But imagine if a celebrity could vouch for your skills. How would you look then?
The workplace has been abuzz with trending phrases and this article tackles one of the latest – quiet hiring. If you’ve been living under a rock – or working remotely – don’t worry. Your favorite HR friend has you covered! Quiet hiring is when employers move people to new teams or focus areas due to […]