With summer fast approaching, many employees are gearing up and planning for their office closures. In most industries, the first holiday to kick off the summer in the workplace is Memorial Day, which typically falls towards the end of May and is a federal holiday. In most cases, employees do receive…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Discuss and Support Employee Mental Health
The month of May is considered Mental Health Awareness Month. As human resources professionals know, mental health has become a top priority for employees and continues to be a topic of discussion since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020. However, a recent 2022 SHRM study reported the following:…
Rest, Relaxation & More: How to Prioritize Well-Being in the Workplace
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, mental health and mental well-being have become common topics of discussion amongst everyone, not only human resources professionals. However, for some organizations, it may have turned into a fading trend. For employees, on the other hand, it is still an incredibly important…
Thinking Out of the Box: Why You Should Consider Non-traditional Candidates When Hiring
Although we are still early into 2022, the future of work is on the horizon. Employees are remaining remote when possible and labor shortages are placing the ball in the employees’ court as some companies scramble to reach an adequate number of team members. We thought the COVID-19 pandemic and the…
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Do Good: 3 Necessary Steps to Incorporate Social Responsibility Initiatives into Your Workplace
Social responsibility, described as an ethical framework used by individuals or organizations to act ethically towards the environment and society, is a major contributing factor towards high employee satisfaction, loyal client relationships, and strong talent acquisition. Why? Simply put, no one wants to put their support behind a company that treats…
A Year in Review: How Human Resources Evolved in 2021
The past few years have been transformative, to say the least. Across all industries, the workplace has evolved due to a multitude of challenges. For human resources professionals, there has certainly not been a shortage of work to do. Before looking forward to 2022, it can be helpful to reflect on…
Compromise Is Key: How to Effectively Handle Employee Conflict
As a human resources professional, working with people is likely one of your passions. However, not every moment is going to be a fun one. At times, employees may disagree and argue. While oftentimes they may be able to come to an agreement on their own, other times they may need…
Employee Relations: How to Handle Contract Renegotiations
It is always fun and exciting to hire and bring on new talent to your team, but it can be a lot of work as well. The most tedious part of the process is the initial act of contract negotiations. But once that step is complete, you’re in the clear…right? Well,…
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Passion, Growth, and Collaboration: How to Boost Team Morale While Operating Remotely
At the beginning of Summer 2021, company leaders were hopeful that employees would return to the office. However, with COVID-19 cases surging once again, and cold and flu season around the corner, those prospects are seeming less and less likely. As a result, employees are back to feeling burnt out and…
Virtual Learning: 3 L&D Strategies for Remote Teams
There are many challenges human resources professionals face when it comes to learning and development (L&D) strategies. One of the largest obstacles is finding L&D methods that actually work, especially if your team is operating remotely. L&D is a major contributor to employee productivity and development. It also is a promising…
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