HR Management
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SHRM24HR’s top 4 priorities for 2024 — and strategies to achieve them
HR professionals are being pulled in several directions, and that's unlikely to change anytime soon, one SHRM leader said.
By Kathryn Moody • June 26, 2024 -
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SHRM24One-quarter of HR professionals feel uncomfortable using mental health benefits, SHRM researcher says
A disconnect may exist between companies’ professed interest in worker well-being and what those in HR experience.
By Emilie Shumway • June 26, 2024 -
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TrendlineA deep dive into the future of work
With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.
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SHRM24A ‘polycrisis’ is coming for HR, SHRM president says
At the organization’s annual conference, Johnny C. Taylor Jr. laid out challenges that upskilling, AI and incivility present to the profession — and encouraged HR pros to “run toward the storm.”
By Emilie Shumway • June 24, 2024 -
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Sponsored by The Predictive Index3 tips to solve for disengaged people managers
People managers are disengaged, and it's negatively affecting the entire workplace.
June 24, 2024 -
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Tech workplaces haven’t caught up to new work patterns, research indicates
Open-plan offices no longer work well for hybrid schedules and video calls, so employees are using meeting rooms for quiet space.
By Carolyn Crist • June 21, 2024 -
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Human capital renaissance: ServiceNow CPO on AI, workplace well-being and the war for talent
AI at work is undeniably making waves: It’s time to embrace it, Jacqui Canney says.
By Caroline Colvin • June 13, 2024 -
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Column // Happy HourThe most magical Zoom meeting on Earth: Remote workers share the most unique places they’ve logged in
From “quiet vacationing” to becoming digital nomads, remote workers are leaving the kitchen table behind in favor of palm trees or Disney World.
By Ginger Christ • June 11, 2024 -
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Drug test cheating soared last year, analysis shows
Although the positive drug test rate dropped slightly for safety-sensitive roles, workers in these roles also had a marked increase in cheating attempts, Quest Diagnostics found.
By Emilie Shumway • June 4, 2024 -
GrpdukWorkers at DC’s Wydown cafes got organized. Then they lost everything.
The owners of the two-unit coffee chain shut down operations in the middle of a union drive, leaving workers fighting for severance.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 30, 2024 -
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Disruptive change hits managers hard, putting them at risk for burnout, Gallup says
Employees who report disruptive change also are less engaged and more likely to leave the organization, researchers said.
By Laurel Kalser • May 30, 2024 -
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Managers receive little feedback on their performance: Gallup
The firm also found managers’ lowest-rated behavior is the “coaching habit,” which it calls “among the best predictors of employee engagement Gallup has ever studied.”
By Emilie Shumway • May 28, 2024 -
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ColumnWelcome to United Franchise Group. A dream coach will now assist you.
The new HR position is responsible for helping tap into employees’ hopes and dreams — inside and outside of work.
By Ginger Christ • May 28, 2024 -
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Sponsored by QuickbooksAre you losing your top talent? Try these 5 proven retention strategies
Retaining talent is more than a cost-saving measure, it’s also a strategy for building a competitive advantage.
By Sandy Edwards, Head of Mid-Market Product, Intuit QuickBooks • May 28, 2024 -
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Sponsored by The Predictive IndexIs your leadership training hitting the mark? Data says maybe not.
A survey found that one in four people leaders report insufficient training as one of the most significant challenges impeding their success.
May 20, 2024 -
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OpinionNavigating the noncompete ban: HR strategies for protecting employers’ interests
Transform this challenge into an opportunity to build a more dedicated, motivated and stable workforce, advises Carly Holm, founder and CEO of Humani HR.
By Carly Holm • May 17, 2024 -
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Out-of-state remote workers can sue New Jersey companies for discrimination
The guidance was issued to reflect the pandemic-driven uptick in remote work, the attorney general said.
By Ginger Christ • May 15, 2024 -
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USPS to pay $141K after firing worker for reporting an injury, judge rules
An OSHA investigator alleged USPS “has a pattern of retaliating against probationary employees who report workplace injuries.”
By Ginger Christ • May 14, 2024 -
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Q&A // 5 minutes with5 minutes with Red Hat’s chief people officer
Jennifer Dudeck doesn’t shy away from talking about her stage four cancer diagnosis at work; instead, she leans in to help others navigate their new realities.
By Ginger Christ • May 7, 2024 -
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Identity of HR 2024: Zeroing in on retention, culture
Grpduk’s annual survey shows HR professionals are focused on efficiently creating value for both the company and its employees — and are finding creative ways to do so.
By Ginger Christ • May 6, 2024 -
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ColumnBack to Basics: What is a hostile work environment?
The burden of proof is always on the employee, a law firm partner told Grpduk.
By Ginger Christ • May 2, 2024 -
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Identity of HR 2024Culture continues to be an HR challenge. Here’s what to do about it.
Training managers on how to give feedback is one way companies can improve upon culture, one expert said.
By Jen A. Miller • April 30, 2024 -
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Offering housing assistance is more than a benefit, employers say
Housing assistance programs not only help strengthen the community around the workplace, but can also serve as an attraction and retention tool.
By Ginger Christ • April 25, 2024 -
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The data on climate change’s link to employee deaths, injuries
Exposure to extreme heat, ultraviolet radiation and air pollution poses a serious threat to workers globally, the International Labour Organization said.
By Ryan Golden • April 22, 2024 -
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Nike completes phase 2 of layoffs, cutting nearly 750 employees in total
Nike execs said they’re seeking to “right-size” their organization as they turn to other interests and business strategies.
By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2024 -
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4 tips for second-chance hiring
Employing inclusive HR practices and working with community partners can help businesses looking to hire formerly incarcerated individuals, experts said.
By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2024
