Tag: JAMS Pathways

Why Workplaces Feel Grumpier in 2024—and How to Turn Things Around

By Richard Birke, JAMS Pathways Oct 24, 2024 HR Perspectives

Updated: Oct 24, 2024

I’ve been fielding a lot of questions lately about some of the work I do with JAMS Pathways, a conflict resolution resource for workplaces, and the types of inquiries I’m receiving offer some insight into what’s happening in society.  Of course, given my background, people are asking about how to prevent and resolve conflict. It’s […]

The Pros and Cons of Signing Bonuses in Today’s Job Market

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Sep 25, 2024 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Sep 25, 2024

In the battle for talent in the U.S. labor market, employers have several arrows in their quivers: salary, annual bonuses, benefits like health and dental insurance, vacation time, flexible scheduling, company culture, etc. All of these can be used to entice candidates to apply to work for a given employer, and these various arrows can […]