Tag: employees

Best of Faces of HR 2023

HR Daily Advisor‘s Faces of HR column is a weekly series, profiling the amazing work being done by members throughout the HR community. Not only do we take a closer look at the successes, challenges, aspirations, and opinions of HR professionals, but we also share personal experiences providing a bit more insight into each individual. This year, […]

Best of Pages of HR Podcast 2023

HR Daily Advisor’s Pages of HR podcast provides insightful conversations about HR-related books with the writers who create them. This year, we ran a gamut of exceptional books highlighting hot topics that continued to make headlines in 2023, including DEIB, leadership, and mental health. As we end the year and look toward a new one, […]

Improving Internal Controls: Lessons from the Case of the Double-Dealing Manager

Managers in positions of authority can either do great good for a company or inflict great harm. Because we learn more from the second than the first, I wanted to tell you about a recent case from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal appeals court covering Texas. $11,897, 689.39 That is the […]

Holiday Hiring: Mistakes That Cost Retailers Thousands

Nearly all retailers across the country (96 percent) are planning to hire at least some workers for this year’s holiday shopping season, according to HR software provider UKG. Key findings of the survey also found that at least 2 in 5 retailers say their stores’ top staffing priorities when planning for seasonal spikes include keeping current staff engaged, […]

Navigating Workplace Conflict During the Holidays (and Beyond)

The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy and happiness, and yet it is sometimes the most stressful time of the year, especially at work.  Why?  Around the holidays, there are a lot of stressors, including end of year budgeting and the closing of the books, packing a month’s worth of work into […]

4 Strategies for Managing Employee Stress During the Holidays

The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, parties and potlucks in the office. But for some employees, this time can also be accompanied by stress and anxiety due to end-of-year reports, annual reviews and general burnout. Employers – especially HR and wellness departments – need to be aware of how their employees’ mental health […]

Most Common Employee Complaints to HR

Both HR professionals and managers are well aware of the tendency for employees to complain. And, while neither group enjoys dealing with complaints, it can’t be avoided. Some of the complaints could be avoided, though, by being aware of the most common frustrations facing employees and taking steps to head them off before complaints begin. […]

Retaining Top Talent: 3 Strategies to Prevent Employee Turnover After Promotions

As the end of the year approaches, many managers are eager to promote high-performing workers who have invested in their company and achieved great wins. Promotions have long been a way to celebrate successes and reward employees for a job well done, but recent data from ADP suggest a different reality. According to their September […]

Navigating ACA Requirements for Small to Medium Businesses

Nationwide, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped businesses bring healthcare to their employees. The ACA Marketplace is an important source of coverage for 2.6 million small and medium business owners, making it crucial for them to understand the correct processes. However, for small to medium business (SMB) owners, navigating the complexities and nuances of […]

Best of Faces of HR: Pro Advice

As we say goodbye to 2023 and look toward a new year, we couldn’t be more excited to share timely news and commentary with our dedicated HRDA audience. For our Faces of HR column this week, we look back at some of our favorite Faces and share their expert insights from the front lines of creating better workplaces. So, […]