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Over the past few years, the need for flexible benefits has never been more clear. From a pandemic that overturned many old assumptions about how and where we work to a period of economic uncertainty and volatility today, employees have continually reassessed what they need from employers. This has led HR teams to reconsider how […]
Laura Hanson’s journey in HR began not in a classroom but at a receptionist’s desk in a manufacturing firm. While responding to calls and screening résumés, fate intervened. A triple departure from the HR team propelled her into a generalist role, throwing her into the heart of the action. This “baptism by fire” proved to […]
Human resources (HR) leaders are deeply familiar with the Great Resignation and the millions of individuals who quit their jobs over the past few years. However, it is likely that many aren’t as aware of an equally important development known as the Great Reskilling. This momentous transformation represents the growing desire among employees for roles that […]
As a human resources professional, you may think the dark web isn’t something you have to concern yourself with. In reality, it should be a major consideration for your department. After all, it affects you more directly than you might assume. What Is the Dark Web? While you’ve heard of the dark web, you probably […]
In the dynamic realm of human resources management, nurturing employees’ well-being and satisfaction is key to attracting and retaining the best workforce. As organizations endeavor to influence employee happiness by maximizing the impact of their benefits packages, a critical imperative arises: delving deeper into understanding the sentiments and requirements of their workforce. Traditionally, many HR […]
As organizations navigate the landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) today, their focus has shifted from simply defining DEI and reiterating its importance to focusing on how to successfully measure and achieve its intended outcome: fostering an environment where all employees can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. But how do HR teams […]
According to a recent Forbes Advisor study, 40% of Americans plan to travel more in 2024, which means employees may request more time off from work than usual. This is a concern for many workplaces as time off requests and management can put a strain on an entire company. In this week’s HR Query, Tiffany […]
Although several positive economic developments have occurred recently, from job growth to falling inflation, employees still face various financial challenges, such as wage stagnation, reduced savings, and high debt levels. There has also been a shift in expectations around these challenges; employees increasingly want companies to help them manage and improve their finances. There have […]
We’re almost four years removed from the first days of the pandemic. But the work world continues to evolve. And HR leaders continue to evaluate their employee benefits and what they believe will attract—and retain—key employees. One of those benefits that’s being evaluated are corporate fitness centers. Budgets are top-of-mind with many corporate teams right […]
Companies are still getting used to a new era of work. The persistence of hybrid work has led to a permanent shift in employee expectations about how and where they do their jobs, and HR teams need to be capable of adapting to this new normal. Employees are building their schedules around productivity peaks and […]