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October 17, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Hybrid Schedule
Dear HR Manager, My company had offered flexible remote work options but has now mandated that employees return to the office at least twice a week. My team works well in the remote setting, but I also see the benefits of in-person collaboration. How do I establish a new hybrid schedule ...
September 12, 2023
Workplace Culture | Salary Transparency in Job Postings
The importance of pay transparency is on the rise as more organizations now include salary ranges in their job postings. Recent research from Payscale indicates a significant increase in employers adopting this practice, with the percentage of job postings featuring pay ranges jumping from 22% ...
August 8, 2023
Workplace Culture | Employee Learning: Develop In-House or Hire a Vendor?
When it comes to fostering a positive workplace culture, investing in employee learning and development is essential. One decision you may face is whether to develop learning programs in-house or hire external vendors. Each approach comes with advantages and considerations. Let’s explore both ...
July 11, 2023
Workplace Culture | ChatGTP: How to Set AI Parameters at Work
ChatGPT is revolutionizing online search technology and transforming many business processes. The tool enables users to enter a query and receive a detailed response, taking context and intent into account. Many companies (Morgan Stanley, Stripe, and PwC) are working to leverage this ...
May 30, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Wage Worries
Dear HR Manager, A tenured employee on my team just found out we hired a new team member in the same position and level at a much higher salary. Both employees are in the same position and level within the organization. The tenured employee is rightfully upset. What should I do next to assess ...
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 ...
