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Given that safety issues in the workplace can literally be of life or death importance, it makes sense that an organization would do everything in its power to minimize any and all safety risks. Employers have a lot of tools at their disposal to improve and maintain safety in the workplace and plenty of reason […]
There’s a war out there—a war for talent—and it’s the Millennial generation that make up increasing talent pools in the corporate world.
A new, enterprise-grade interaction platform gives employers an opportunity to use videoconferencing without the cost and complexity of traditional videoconferencing and webinar tools, according to the company that released it.
Throughout 2016, newspapers and magazines documented Americans beset by financial concerns. “Evidently, Americans are having a difficult time with their finances. Whatever its cause, their financial insecurity and growing awareness of just how great their insecurity is—inability to cover even a $400 emergency—has created a level of financial stress that is impacting all areas of […]
by Kevin Silva, EVP and CHRO at Voya Financial Throughout life, we all hear inspirational quotes—some are about love, some about friendship, and some about career advice—but there is always that one quote that sticks and stays with you. For me, as an HR professional, it was “Be kind, for everyone you know is fighting […]
How can you get your workforce onboard with changes in the workplace that they need to embrace in order to maximize their potential and productivity? How do you bypass the “ego”—the part in all of us that rears its head when confronted with change by resisting and saying things like “this will never work”? Speaking […]
by Stephan Aarstol,CEO and founder, Tower Paddle Boards What if I told you that you could work fewer hours and be paid the same, or even more? What if I told you that you could give all your employees a raise for free, and they could go home early, everyday? What if I told you […]
by Russell Gong of Deloitte and Adam Segal of cove Simply put, how people work is changing. Even just 5 years ago we did not have the benefit of a computer in our pocket that could connect us to colleagues, clients, and the world in milliseconds. Whether we like it or not, businesses will need […]
by Elizabeth Bierbower, president, Employer Group Segment at Humana Employers are doing a good job of incorporating wellness into their organizations, with more than two-thirds of U.S. employers currently offering wellness programs. I’m also seeing companies expanding their focus from employees’ physical health to a more holistic view of their overall well-being.
by Ed Chaffin, BCC, president, IMPACT Group Do you provide training for internal employees when they transition into a new role? Or do you let them free fall and cross your fingers? Most companies lack a formal training process for internal transfers—to the detriment of productivity and quick success.