HR/Benefits MELISSA ANGELL
Businesses Must Soon Give Workers Time Off for Abortions
Per updates to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, abortion has been added to the definition of covered events – meaning employers that offer time off for employees giving birth must also offer time off for abortions.
Businesses Must Soon Give Workers Time Off for Abortions
Per updates to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, abortion has been added to the definition of covered events – meaning employers that offer time off for employees giving birth must also offer time off for abortions.
HR/Benefits TAMARIN DUNCAN
Do Self-Service Portals Increase Employee Satisfaction?
Exploring the impact: Can self-service portals boost employee satisfaction?
Do Self-Service Portals Increase Employee Satisfaction?
Exploring the impact: Can self-service portals boost employee satisfaction?
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Bed Sharing on Business Trips Is a Nightmare Waiting to Happen
Sure, saving money sounds great. But do you want your employees rested and ready, or stressed out and exhausted?
Bed Sharing on Business Trips Is a Nightmare Waiting to Happen
Sure, saving money sounds great. But do you want your employees rested and ready, or stressed out and exhausted?
HR/Benefits JEFF HADEN
Even Though LeBron James Makes $49 Million a Year, Research Shows He's Significantly Underpaid. And So Are Your Superstar Employees
How much should you pay your best employees? More.
Even Though LeBron James Makes $49 Million a Year, Research Shows He's Significantly Underpaid. And So Are Your Superstar Employees
How much should you pay your best employees? More.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Every Working Woman Owes a Debt to Suzanne Somers
Actress and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers, who died on October 15, made a point of standing up for herself and all women.
Every Working Woman Owes a Debt to Suzanne Somers
Actress and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers, who died on October 15, made a point of standing up for herself and all women.
HR/Benefits MINDA ZETLIN
Jimmy Fallon Just Went on Zoom and Apologized to All His Employees. It's a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence
'I feel so bad I can't even tell you,' the comedian reportedly said.
Jimmy Fallon Just Went on Zoom and Apologized to All His Employees. It's a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence
'I feel so bad I can't even tell you,' the comedian reportedly said.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
What 'Quiet Cutting' Really Is and What It Looks Like Behind the Scenes
Moving someone to a new position rather than terminating them is a good thing. Let's not demonize it with a catchy name.
What 'Quiet Cutting' Really Is and What It Looks Like Behind the Scenes
Moving someone to a new position rather than terminating them is a good thing. Let's not demonize it with a catchy name.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Why ChatGPT Is Bleeding Money, Not Taking Over Your HR Department
Businesses are struggling and looking for cheaper solutions, but now isn't the time to replace professionals with bots.
Why ChatGPT Is Bleeding Money, Not Taking Over Your HR Department
Businesses are struggling and looking for cheaper solutions, but now isn't the time to replace professionals with bots.
HR/Benefits JEFF HADEN
Google's On-Campus Hotel Special Designed to Lure Employees Back to the Office Perfectly Describes Why Employees Don't Want to Return to the Office
Ninety-nine dollars a night for a hotel isn't a bad deal, but telling people who don't commute to the office they should imagine no commute to the office is a tone-deaf value proposition.
Google's On-Campus Hotel Special Designed to Lure Employees Back to the Office Perfectly Describes Why Employees Don't Want to Return to the Office
Ninety-nine dollars a night for a hotel isn't a bad deal, but telling people who don't commute to the office they should imagine no commute to the office is a tone-deaf value proposition.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Lizzo Is Accused of Creating a Hostile Work Environment. You Can Avoid Her Mistakes
It doesn't matter how many awards you've won, you still can't sexually harass your employees.
Lizzo Is Accused of Creating a Hostile Work Environment. You Can Avoid Her Mistakes
It doesn't matter how many awards you've won, you still can't sexually harass your employees.
HR/Benefits ROBIN CAMAROTE
How to Identify Employees Ready to Step Up
Here's what to look for when you want to find your next generation of leaders.
How to Identify Employees Ready to Step Up
Here's what to look for when you want to find your next generation of leaders.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
McDonald's 'No Quit Zone' Sign Isn't Enforceable or Funny
You can tell your employees they can't quit, but that destroys your at-will relationship.
McDonald's 'No Quit Zone' Sign Isn't Enforceable or Funny
You can tell your employees they can't quit, but that destroys your at-will relationship.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Supreme Court Ruling Sets Precedent for Religion at Work
When someone asks for an accommodation due to their religious beliefs your obligations just increased.
Supreme Court Ruling Sets Precedent for Religion at Work
When someone asks for an accommodation due to their religious beliefs your obligations just increased.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
5 Interview Answers That Hiring Managers Don't Like, But Should at Least Appreciate
Is integrity a core value of your business? Then why do you reject honest job candidates.
5 Interview Answers That Hiring Managers Don't Like, But Should at Least Appreciate
Is integrity a core value of your business? Then why do you reject honest job candidates.
HR/Benefits JESSICA STILLMAN
A CEO Says This 1 Question Can Replace Performance Reviews
A stack of studies show performance reviews are usually useless. Can a single question do better?
A CEO Says This 1 Question Can Replace Performance Reviews
A stack of studies show performance reviews are usually useless. Can a single question do better?
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Salesforce's Plan to Get Employees Back Into the Office. The Right Call or Emotional Manipulation?
Salesforce is telling employees to come back to the office and if they do, the company will make a donation to charity. Will it work?
Salesforce's Plan to Get Employees Back Into the Office. The Right Call or Emotional Manipulation?
Salesforce is telling employees to come back to the office and if they do, the company will make a donation to charity. Will it work?
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Debunking the 'Don't Fall in Love' Hot Take
Men, getting married young won't damage your career.
Debunking the 'Don't Fall in Love' Hot Take
Men, getting married young won't damage your career.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
If You Say 1 of These Phrases, You're About to Be Sued
When your HR manager tells you not to say something, she's trying to protect you from your own stupidity.
If You Say 1 of These Phrases, You're About to Be Sued
When your HR manager tells you not to say something, she's trying to protect you from your own stupidity.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
50 Most Annoying Business Phrases of 2023 Revealed
Here is an 'idea shower' of phrases that maybe you should stop using if you don't want to be 'resprayed.'
50 Most Annoying Business Phrases of 2023 Revealed
Here is an 'idea shower' of phrases that maybe you should stop using if you don't want to be 'resprayed.'
HR/Benefits MARTIN ZWILLING
8 Ways to Enhance Your Career, Despite Major Changes in Business Today
You may be expecting a career advancement but are held back by failing one of the basics.
8 Ways to Enhance Your Career, Despite Major Changes in Business Today
You may be expecting a career advancement but are held back by failing one of the basics.
HR/Benefits MARCEL SCHWANTES
5 Clear Steps to Combating Ableism in the Workplace
Empowering employees with disabilities and eliminating ableism at work starts with having the right data.
5 Clear Steps to Combating Ableism in the Workplace
Empowering employees with disabilities and eliminating ableism at work starts with having the right data.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Survey: Too Fat? Too Thin? Not Hired
Survey says weight discrimination is real, but how accurate is that?
Survey: Too Fat? Too Thin? Not Hired
Survey says weight discrimination is real, but how accurate is that?
HR/Benefits BERNARD COLEMAN
Total Rewards: The Secret Weapon to Winning the Talent War
Maximize your employee value proposition so it can't be ignored.
Total Rewards: The Secret Weapon to Winning the Talent War
Maximize your employee value proposition so it can't be ignored.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
A Message for Out-of-Touch CEOs: It's Time for Emotional Intelligence in the C-Suite
Praising employees for selling their dogs so they can return to the office isn't a good look. Though CEOs may mean well, they clearly aren't thinking through what they're saying enough.
A Message for Out-of-Touch CEOs: It's Time for Emotional Intelligence in the C-Suite
Praising employees for selling their dogs so they can return to the office isn't a good look. Though CEOs may mean well, they clearly aren't thinking through what they're saying enough.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
I Installed an AI Bot on My Website and It Immediately Lied
I thought this would be a cool addition, but it not only didn't help, it made things worse.
I Installed an AI Bot on My Website and It Immediately Lied
I thought this would be a cool addition, but it not only didn't help, it made things worse.
HR/Benefits ALISON GREEN
What Are the Minimum Benefits an Employer Needs to Provide?
If you can't afford to provide benefits, you can't afford to hire right?
What Are the Minimum Benefits an Employer Needs to Provide?
If you can't afford to provide benefits, you can't afford to hire right?
HR/Benefits MARCEL SCHWANTES
Study: More Than Half of Employees Say They Will Apply for a New Job Only if The Pay Is Listed
A shift towards pay transparency is only expected to continue to grow on a global scale.
Study: More Than Half of Employees Say They Will Apply for a New Job Only if The Pay Is Listed
A shift towards pay transparency is only expected to continue to grow on a global scale.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Stop Using Traditional Icebreakers and Do Improv Instead
Becoming a team doesn't mean knowing about favorite colors and your bucket list.
Stop Using Traditional Icebreakers and Do Improv Instead
Becoming a team doesn't mean knowing about favorite colors and your bucket list.
HR/Benefits JESSICA STILLMAN
What's the Most Dangerous Job in America? Whatever You Answered, You're Probably Wrong
Business owners aren't paying enough attention to the biggest cause of workplace injuries, according to new data.
What's the Most Dangerous Job in America? Whatever You Answered, You're Probably Wrong
Business owners aren't paying enough attention to the biggest cause of workplace injuries, according to new data.
HR/Benefits KATIE BURKE
Performance Reviews Are Broken. It's Time to Create a More Manageable System
Time-consuming performance reviews need a revamp. Here are four things to skip to create a more sustainable review process.
Performance Reviews Are Broken. It's Time to Create a More Manageable System
Time-consuming performance reviews need a revamp. Here are four things to skip to create a more sustainable review process.
HR/Benefits ALISON GREEN
Should Companies Offer Bonuses Instead of Raises?
It's unlikely to seem like a good deal to employees.
Should Companies Offer Bonuses Instead of Raises?
It's unlikely to seem like a good deal to employees.
HR/Benefits MINDA ZETLIN
3 Common Mistakes That Can Get You Sued, According to an Employment Attorney
A company fired someone for too many absences and found itself in trouble with the EEOC.
3 Common Mistakes That Can Get You Sued, According to an Employment Attorney
A company fired someone for too many absences and found itself in trouble with the EEOC.
HR/Benefits MARCEL SCHWANTES
How Do You Know If You Work In a Toxic Workplace? You'll Find 6 Types of Employees
A workplace's most valuable asset – its people – is rendered incapable to perform at a high level because of these six types of toxic employees.
How Do You Know If You Work In a Toxic Workplace? You'll Find 6 Types of Employees
A workplace's most valuable asset – its people – is rendered incapable to perform at a high level because of these six types of toxic employees.
HR/Benefits ALISON GREEN
My Entry-Level Employee Gave Me Off-Base Criticism
How do I explain how inappropriate this was?
My Entry-Level Employee Gave Me Off-Base Criticism
How do I explain how inappropriate this was?
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Tesla Just Laid Off Workers Who Voted to Unionize. Can Elon Musk Do That?
You can't retaliate when your employees organize a union, but it's not a get-out-of-jail free card for them.
Tesla Just Laid Off Workers Who Voted to Unionize. Can Elon Musk Do That?
You can't retaliate when your employees organize a union, but it's not a get-out-of-jail free card for them.
HR/Benefits MINDA ZETLIN
Wharton Psychologist Adam Grant Says the Best Bosses Ask These Questions of Every Employee
Unfortunately, most bosses wait until it's too late.
Wharton Psychologist Adam Grant Says the Best Bosses Ask These Questions of Every Employee
Unfortunately, most bosses wait until it's too late.
HR/Benefits BILL MURPHY JR.
All Great Employees Need 1 Key Thing at Work. (But, Only 20 Percent Say They Have It)
It's crucial, but also "controversial".
All Great Employees Need 1 Key Thing at Work. (But, Only 20 Percent Say They Have It)
It's crucial, but also "controversial".
HR/Benefits JASON ATEN
With Only 6 Words, Patagonia Explained the Brilliant Reason It Closed All of Its Stores and Paid Its Employees to Take a Week Off
Sometimes your employees need a break.
With Only 6 Words, Patagonia Explained the Brilliant Reason It Closed All of Its Stores and Paid Its Employees to Take a Week Off
Sometimes your employees need a break.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
When a ChatGPT Bot Interviews a ChatGPT Bot
There's nothing new under the sun, and there's no follow through.
When a ChatGPT Bot Interviews a ChatGPT Bot
There's nothing new under the sun, and there's no follow through.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Job Candidates are "Cheating" with ChatGPT and It's Fabulous
Why not use every tool available?
Job Candidates are "Cheating" with ChatGPT and It's Fabulous
Why not use every tool available?
HR/Benefits LARRY ALTON
How to Affordably Support Employee Mental Health
Improve the health of your employees and your business with these methods.
How to Affordably Support Employee Mental Health
Improve the health of your employees and your business with these methods.
HR/Benefits MARCEL SCHWANTES
11 Worst Examples of Office Jargon And What You Should Say Instead
Time to replace office jargon that are not only outdated – they're annoying.
11 Worst Examples of Office Jargon And What You Should Say Instead
Time to replace office jargon that are not only outdated – they're annoying.
HR/Benefits ALI DONALDSON
7 Benefits You Should Offer Your Employees in 2023
Here are some of the perks your workers might expect to receive this year and beyond.
7 Benefits You Should Offer Your Employees in 2023
Here are some of the perks your workers might expect to receive this year and beyond.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Maternity Leave Is Not 'Sitting Around on Your Ass'
While you might feel angry that you have to pick up the slack while your co-worker is out on maternity leave, it's a bad idea to tell them.
Maternity Leave Is Not 'Sitting Around on Your Ass'
While you might feel angry that you have to pick up the slack while your co-worker is out on maternity leave, it's a bad idea to tell them.
HR/Benefits SHARNÉ MCDONALD
Why Authentic Conversations Are Important at Work
Because an open atmosphere encourages and inspires trust, it is a critical enabler of productivity and growth.
Why Authentic Conversations Are Important at Work
Because an open atmosphere encourages and inspires trust, it is a critical enabler of productivity and growth.
HR/Benefits MANDY GILBERT
3 Benefits of an Employee Holiday Party
These apply whether the party is in-person or virtual.
3 Benefits of an Employee Holiday Party
These apply whether the party is in-person or virtual.
HR/Benefits JESSICA STILLMAN
Remote Workers Gained 777 Hours of Free Time This Year (and Spent a Lot of It Sleeping)
A pair of new studies shows the crazy amounts of time people save working from home, and what they use it for.
Remote Workers Gained 777 Hours of Free Time This Year (and Spent a Lot of It Sleeping)
A pair of new studies shows the crazy amounts of time people save working from home, and what they use it for.
HR/Benefits KELLY MAIN
Forget Productivity. The 4-Day Work Week Has a Greater Benefit that Solves a Major Problem
It just might be the solution you've been looking for.
Forget Productivity. The 4-Day Work Week Has a Greater Benefit that Solves a Major Problem
It just might be the solution you've been looking for.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Elon Musk Was Right to Let People Go at Twitter. How He Conducted the Layoffs Was All Wrong
Employees needed to go, but it's worth it to slow down and choose carefully.
Elon Musk Was Right to Let People Go at Twitter. How He Conducted the Layoffs Was All Wrong
Employees needed to go, but it's worth it to slow down and choose carefully.
HR/Benefits ALISON GREEN
My Employee Wastes Too Much Time on Bad Ideas
And three other tricky workplace dilemmas.
My Employee Wastes Too Much Time on Bad Ideas
And three other tricky workplace dilemmas.
HR/Benefits MINDA ZETLIN
Need to Fire Someone? Here's the Most Important Thing You Must Get Right
There's one thing the employee is sure to remember about your conversation.
Need to Fire Someone? Here's the Most Important Thing You Must Get Right
There's one thing the employee is sure to remember about your conversation.
HR/Benefits JESSICA STILLMAN
The 5 Essential Traits of Highly Resilient Workers, According to a Global Study of 26,000 Employees
With a recession likely looming, the time to ensure your employees are as resilient as they can be is now.
The 5 Essential Traits of Highly Resilient Workers, According to a Global Study of 26,000 Employees
With a recession likely looming, the time to ensure your employees are as resilient as they can be is now.
HR/Benefits ERIK SHERMAN
You Might Be Boring Your Employees and Killing Your Business
Engaged and interested people do better work. Why make it harder for them?
You Might Be Boring Your Employees and Killing Your Business
Engaged and interested people do better work. Why make it harder for them?
HR/Benefits JOHN BOITNOTT
How and Why You Should Continue to Train Your Employees Throughout Their Employment
Some founders may fear that giving their teams comprehensive training will spur them to seek greener pastures. But really, training workers makes your company the greener pasture.
How and Why You Should Continue to Train Your Employees Throughout Their Employment
Some founders may fear that giving their teams comprehensive training will spur them to seek greener pastures. But really, training workers makes your company the greener pasture.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Why You Secretly Love Dress Codes
Spaghetti straps and bare feet? Is that what you want in your office and on your airplane?
Why You Secretly Love Dress Codes
Spaghetti straps and bare feet? Is that what you want in your office and on your airplane?
HR/Benefits BEN SHERRY
Why 'Hangover Leave' Might Be the Perk Your Workers Really Want
Employees value perks that will help them rest more effectively and sleep when they need it most, according to a recent poll.
Why 'Hangover Leave' Might Be the Perk Your Workers Really Want
Employees value perks that will help them rest more effectively and sleep when they need it most, according to a recent poll.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Shopify Does Something No Business Should Ever Do: Fire via Email
Layoffs are part of business, but that doesn't mean you can treat them casually.
Shopify Does Something No Business Should Ever Do: Fire via Email
Layoffs are part of business, but that doesn't mean you can treat them casually.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
Employees Struggle With Inflation. CEO Responds With Tone-Deaf Email
Use your canned goods is not the proper reply to inflation is killing my budget.
Employees Struggle With Inflation. CEO Responds With Tone-Deaf Email
Use your canned goods is not the proper reply to inflation is killing my budget.
HR/Benefits JESSICA STILLMAN
A VC Firm Created More Than 50 Free Guides to All Aspects of Startup HR
It's Christmas in July for founders looking for free expert advice on hiring and managing talent.
A VC Firm Created More Than 50 Free Guides to All Aspects of Startup HR
It's Christmas in July for founders looking for free expert advice on hiring and managing talent.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
You Now Need to Have a Business Reason for Covid Testing Employees
New guidelines switch from the EEOC switch the standard from "presumed permissible" to a needed business reason.
You Now Need to Have a Business Reason for Covid Testing Employees
New guidelines switch from the EEOC switch the standard from "presumed permissible" to a needed business reason.
HR/Benefits MARCEL SCHWANTES
3 Strategies for Supporting Family Caregivers at Work
More than 6 million people who were not working in March 2022 said it was because they were caring for someone else.
3 Strategies for Supporting Family Caregivers at Work
More than 6 million people who were not working in March 2022 said it was because they were caring for someone else.
HR/Benefits JOE PROCOPIO
Preemptive Layoffs and Rescinded Job Offers Destroy a Company From the Inside
It's not just the loss of trust, it's the damage that festers in the shadows.
Preemptive Layoffs and Rescinded Job Offers Destroy a Company From the Inside
It's not just the loss of trust, it's the damage that festers in the shadows.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
The Candidate Walked Out: Why You Need Salary Ranges Upfront
Candidates are bolder now and you better be prepared.
The Candidate Walked Out: Why You Need Salary Ranges Upfront
Candidates are bolder now and you better be prepared.
HR/Benefits SUZANNE LUCAS
3 Things for HR to Consider After the Dobbs Decision
You may have strong feelings, but your job is people first, not your own politics first.
3 Things for HR to Consider After the Dobbs Decision
You may have strong feelings, but your job is people first, not your own politics first.
HR/Benefits MANDY GILBERT
5 Non-Financial Employee Perks That Make a Difference
Can't afford to give your all-star employees raises and bonuses? Here's why benefits directed at company culture can have an impact on morale and retention.
5 Non-Financial Employee Perks That Make a Difference
Can't afford to give your all-star employees raises and bonuses? Here's why benefits directed at company culture can have an impact on morale and retention.
HR/Benefits PETER COHAN
3 Ways Business Leaders Must Help Their People Cope With Record Gasoline Prices
Listen to concerns, pay a gasoline bonus, loosen up in-person office requirements.
3 Ways Business Leaders Must Help Their People Cope With Record Gasoline Prices
Listen to concerns, pay a gasoline bonus, loosen up in-person office requirements.
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