The article “How to Engage Remote Employees” by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) discusses five steps managers can take to keep their remote employees engaged and motivated. Firstly, it is important to prioritize communication by checking in with employees daily, communicating any important company news, and actively listening to employee concerns. Secondly, managers […]
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Why Soliciting Feedback from Job Candidates Can Improve Your Hiring Process
The article “Feedback to and from candidates will improve your hiring process” by Roy Maurer, highlights the importance of providing feedback to job candidates throughout the hiring process. This feedback can help employers improve their candidate experience and ultimately polish up their employer brand. The article suggests that soliciting feedback from candidates at crucial stages […]
Understanding Compensatory Time Off in California: Navigating Legal and Compliance Challenges
The article “Don’t Fall into the Comp Time Trap: It’s Generally Illegal in California” highlights the challenges and risks associated with offering compensatory time off to non-exempt employees in California. Although the California Labor Code allows employers to offer comp time to non-exempt employees in certain circumstances, it’s important to understand the various requirements that […]
Redefining Leadership: Why Everyone Can and Should Lead
We recommend organizations add this must-read article from SHRM, “Leadership Comes in Little Moments”. The report highlights the importance of leadership at all levels, not just from those in positions of authority. The authors, Ed O’Malley and Fabris McBride emphasize that everyone has the ability to lead through influence, regardless of their title. One key […]
The C-Suite is Skeptical of HR Data Analytics: Insights from KPMG Study
The article “The C-Suite Lacks Confidence in HR Data Analytics. But Why?” by Roy Maurer explores the current state of HR data analytics and how business leaders are perceiving the data. The study conducted by KPMG highlights a significant trust gap, as only 35% of the senior executives surveyed have high confidence in their organization’s […]
Case Study: The Role of HR in Executive Coaching
As HR professionals, we know that the success of our organization is directly tied to the performance of our executive team. That’s why it’s important to consider the role of HR in executive coaching. A recent case study by Beth A Klahre, published on September 12, 2022, highlights the importance of HR involvement in executive […]
A ‘Great Breakup’ – Female Leaders Switching Jobs in Unprecedented Numbers, Survey Shows by Kim Elsesser
According to a recent survey conducted by LeanIn.org and McKinsey, female leaders are leaving their companies at higher rates than men. This gap between men and women leaving their jobs is the largest yet, based on data from over 40,000 employees across 330 companies. The survey found that for every woman promoted to the director […]
Great Resignation quitters got big raises – now, they’re worried about their job security
The recent trend of employees quitting their jobs in search of higher-paying positions, also known as the “Great Resignation,” has left many new hires worried about the security of their job in the face of a potential recession. According to a survey conducted by KPMG, 91% of CEOs believe that a recession is on the […]
66% of American workers are worse off financially than a year ago due to inflation, report finds
The current state of economics in the United States is pulling many Americans underwater. A report from CNBC, “66% of American workers are worse off financially than a year ago due to inflation” by Jessica Dickler summarizes the findings from a report conducted by Salary Finance. Findings show that an increasing number of Americans are […]
50% of workers are burned out and ‘productivity paranoia’ could be making it worse: ‘People are just worn down’ by Morgan Smith
Employees are experiencing “productivity paranoia” as they continue to work in hybrid environments. This paranoia is due to feelings of general burnout from employees and employers as reported in the article “50% of workers are burned out and ‘productivity paranoia’ could be making it worse ‘People are just worn down” by Morgan Smith (https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/10/06/microsoft-50-percent-of-people-are-burned-out-at-work.html?__source=instagram%7Cmain). Smith […]