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Dear HR Manager from Accommodating Boss

Dear HR Manager: My office celebrates Christmas, but my team is multicultural, and I don’t want to offend anyone. How do I include them in the holiday spirit? – Accommodating Boss Dear Accommodating Boss: This time of year has many joyful traditions – Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Pancha ...

Employee Benefits | Do your employees love your benefits as much as you do?

Employers and HR professionals must adopt employee benefits strategies that resonate with their workforce. A recent survey revealed a disconnect between how HR personnel perceive benefits and how employees experience them. Employers can use four key strategies to attract and retain top talent. ...

Dear HR Manager from Now Hiring

Dear HR Manager, I need help finding candidates for open positions in today’s tight job market. Do you have recommendations for sources I may have yet to think to tap into? – Now Hiring Dear Now Hiring, The last few years have been challenging for job seekers and employers alike. The ...

Workplace Culture: The Need for a Modern Dress Code: Staying Relevant in Changing Times

Updating a company’s dress code might not be the most pressing concern for HR departments and managers, but it’s crucial in today’s evolving workplace. As work dynamics undergo significant shifts, including an influx of younger employees and the prevalence of remote work, ...

Employee Benefits: Tips for a Successful Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is a critical period for HR managers and employees, especially given the evolving healthcare landscape  and the changing nature of work. Rising healthcare costs, persistent inflation, hybrid work models, and increased employee expectations have reshaped the open enrollment ...

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Creating a Culture that Promotes Trial and Error

Leaders’ reactions to mistakes can shape an organization’s culture. Blame-based responses often lead to resentment and unproductive behavior, while blameless cultures foster learning and growth. Leaders in a blameless culture focus on understanding the root causes of issues and taking ...

Dear HR Manager from Struggling Manager

Dear HR Manager, How do I give my team feedback without a performance review? I am a new manager, and I can see that several of my team members need guidance. I don’t want them to think I am picking on them, as I have experienced those uncomfortable conversations. I want to be a good... ...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Encouraging Employee Growth and Engagement: Embrace Passion Projects

In today’s evolving work landscape, organizations recognize the value of encouraging employees to pursue passion projects. These projects go beyond regular job responsibilities and allow individuals to explore personal interests and talents. By embracing and supporting passion projects, ...

Dear HR Manager from Key Questions

Dear HR Manager: My team needs to be more consistent when we are interviewing and want to ask key questions to develop a well-rounded view of the candidate and compare answers. What are three key questions to ask when interviewing job candidates? – Key Questions Dear Key Questions, Conducting ...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Gen Z: The Future of Work is Face-to-Face

Generation Z – people born between 1997 and 2012 – have had a difficult start to their career. The COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world just as these workers joined the workforce. Instead of “suiting up” for the office, many started their careers from home or in a hybrid structure. Many have ...

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