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Working from Home Proving to Be More Productive Than We Used to Think!

Despite, or perhaps because of, months of time spent in a new hybrid work environment in which many employees are continuing to work from home, perspectives on work/life balance have shifted significantly. Some who may have previously longed for more time at home now wish they could return to the office. Others who said remote […]

How to Engage Gen Y and Z During Onboarding

What types of challenges are employers facing when it comes to engaging Millennial and Generation Z new hires in the onboarding process? These younger generations of new hires have grown up in a digital world, and that is presenting new challenges for employers in terms of engaging new hires in the onboarding process and retaining […]

Corporate Social Responsibility and HR

by Sarah McAdams When it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR), HR departments have a particularly crucial role to play. “When you strive to be a more responsible company, you are relying on people to make sure you stay true to your values, and HR’s expertise is people,” explains Marcy Scott Lynn, CSR manager at […]

A Great Case for Remote Work

While clearly not every job is a good candidate for remote work, there are millions of jobs that are. This fact contributes to the ever-growing percentage of the workforce (now estimated to be around 40%) that work virtually in some capacity. Some employers remain wary of allowing remote work, while others embrace it fully. Let’s […]

Retaliation Claim Prevention Training—Tips from the EEOC

by Catherine Moreton Gray Retaliation claims—even unfounded ones—are a perpetual concern following adverse employment actions. But there are steps employers can take to protect themselves. Catherine Moreton Gray, BLR’s senior managing editor for human resources and compensation, has some tips from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Employee Engagement

Control vs. Connection and the ‘Critical Couple’

With over 4 decades of experience as a teacher, an organizational change practitioner, and a communications consultant, Dalton Kehoe, PhD, knows how to manage well and drive engagement. Dr. Kehoe, author of Mindful Management: The Neuroscience of Trust and Effective Workplace Leadership, has some tips for our readers. The problem: Only 30% of U.S. workers […]

Navigating Layoffs: What’s Next?

It’s been a stressful time for U.S. workers, with significant layoffs being announced at high profile tech companies including Twitter, Meta, and Amazon. According to experts, losing a job is not only one of the most emotionally traumatic experiences a person can go through, but also affects those who are not laid off in downsizing […]

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Hey Waiter, There’s a Minimum Wage Fee Included in My Bill!

How many times have you been at a restaurant and noticed the hidden fees, like tips and gratuity, tacked onto your bill? Most restaurants usually post a disclaimer at the bottom of their menus—in tiny print—or on a sign by the hostess stand, but not too many people pay attention to these things. But there […]