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There’s a lot of talk of feed forward replacing feedback. Why? Simply put, the vast majority of people don’t like feedback—neither giving it nor receiving it. Why is that? Our brains are programmed to avoid conflict unless it’s a direct threat to our safety. If we’re feeling safe and work is moving forward, why introduce […]
On September 30, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 553, creating new workplace violence prevention standards in California. The law consists of the first general industry workplace violence prevention requirement in the United States. Under the law—specifically Labor Code Section 6401.9—California employers must implement workplace violence prevention plans tailored to their specific workplaces. […]
It’s Learning & Development Week at HR Daily Advisor—and we couldn’t be more excited to share the timely news and insights 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 commentary and insights from the front lines of […]
Onboarding, or the process of helping new employees become fully integrated, contributing members of an organization, is often thought of as one of the most important steps in HR management. Why? Because how HR managers handle a new hire’s first few months can be critical to the employee’s longer-term success. Organizations lose 17% of new […]
After years of decline, the organized labor movement has been seeing a resurgence, with attention-grabbing headlines making waves across various industries and locales. From auto workers to Hollywood’s glitterati, the call for better working conditions, fair pay, and respect in the workplace is loud and clear. However, this surge comes against a backdrop of declining […]
For those tasked with driving organizational growth, whether in HR, an executive role, or a leadership position, what’s paramount is transforming the organization’s coaching and training initiatives into drivers of financial success. The C-suite wants to know that learning and development programs are aligned with the company’s current strategic goals and objectives and gain confidence […]
Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (GLP-1s) are a class of medications originally intended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, in the last year, they’ve become known for their impact on the polarizing topic of weight loss. With GLP-1s, patients can successfully lose weight without having to do activities traditionally associated with losing weight, […]
Beloved actor Matthew Perry, perhaps most famously known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the long-running NBC television sitcom Friends, recently passed away on October 28, 2023, at age 54 in his home in Pacific Palisades, California. According to law enforcement sources, the well-known actor, comedian, and producer, also known for his leading […]
In an era of rapidly evolving technology and automation, companies are seeking innovative solutions to address challenges, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency. And tech behemoth Amazon is no exception. According to a recent BBC article, Amazon is testing humanoid robots in its U.S. warehouses—a move that underscores the company’s commitment to automating more of its […]
The pandemic left an indelible mark on various facets of our lives, but perhaps one of the most profound impacts has been on the emotional well-being of the U.S. workforce. The Leading Indicator Systems’ Workforce Listening Study Series, which uses the 3-minute, image-based AgileBrain assessment, has shed light on an alarming trend. Over the past […]