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May 16, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Evaluating Company Location: Remote or Onsite
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic transformed the way we work. Many offices closed for the foreseeable future and office workers transitioned to working from home. A recent survey by ResumeBuilder.com showed 90% of companies surveyed will return to the office in 2023. Evaluate the following ...
May 9, 2023
Workplace Culture | Exit Strategy: Outplacement
Downsizing and workforce reductions are difficult decisions for any business. Outplacement services can help ease the transition for displaced employees and the employer. Outplacement is an employer-sponsored benefit to help workers develop skills and tools to find new employment after being ...
April 11, 2023
Workplace Culture | Are “Love Contracts” Outdated?
Love is in the air, and workplace romances are on the rise. In a 2022 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) study, 33% of participants reported a past or current workplace relationship. It may be time to update your relationship policy. However, creating a non-invasive policy that ...
March 21, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Four Practices to Increase Gender Salary Parity
As of 2022, women earned 82 cents for every dollar a man made. The gap was more significant when isolating the data for women of color. At this pace, The Institute for Women’s Policy Research predicts we will not see gender pay equity until 2059. Corporate leaders play an essential role in ...
February 21, 2023
Workplace Culture | Unplugged: Creating Time to Think
In today’s “always on” work culture, it is not uncommon to be in a virtual meeting, viewing a presentation, and checking your phone simultaneously. Your time is precious. Research shows it takes almost 23 minutes to get back on track after being interrupted. Getting space to think without phone ...
January 3, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Money Talks
Dear HR Manager, I am delivering 2023 compensation updates to my team. In the past, I sent an email with the results and an offer to meet if they had any questions. Many seemed disappointed with their increase or needed clarification about the outcome. This year, I want to be more prepared. ...
November 29, 2022
Dear HR Manager from Whiplash
Dear HR Manager, I am having a difficult time making a hiring decision. One of the top applicants is a “boomerang” candidate who left our company six months ago. They are a strong candidate, know the team, and have the requisite skills for the job. But part of me wonders if they will stay. ...
November 1, 2022
Dear HR Manager from Pulled in Two Many Directions
Dear HR Manager, Our team recently reorganized into a matrix reporting structure. I now have two managers from two different departments and two “to-do” lists. This works well most of the time, but I run into trouble when both managers have pressing concerns with similar deadlines. I want to ...
September 13, 2022
Workplace Culture | The Changing Landscape of Marijuana Legalization
Starting with Colorado in 2012, a growing number of states have passed legislation legalizing the use of marijuana. As of June 2022, marijuana use is legal in 18 states for recreational use and in 39 states for medicinal purposes. Employers should review their employment drug policies since ...
August 15, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Reorganizing Your Hiring Process to Avoid Groupthink
Humans have an innate drive to “fit in,” and it shows up in all shapes and sizes. The cognitive bias, groupthink, is influenced by the desire to conform and may result in a poor or irrational group decision. Subconsciously, individuals may be swayed by popular opinion or status and fear others ...
