2021 Hiring and Other Workplace Predictions
As we head into the new year, what better time to speculate what’s in store than now! We’ve previously reported on a variety of expert opinions, and we’re throwing a few more into the mix!
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Kitchen Confidence: Help Employees Hone Cooking Skills to Improve Health
Workday eating looks dramatically different today than it did this time last year. With more employees working remotely, frozen meals and fast food runs are giving way to home cooking for a growing number of individuals. In fact, as a passionate advocate for improved nutrition, I have been heartened to see that people are cooking […]
Some HR Professionals Miss the Value of In-Person Interactions
While many jobs can be done remotely, there is a certain je ne sais quoi missing. I compare it to the difference between a digital book and a paper book. They both can be read and comprehended, but something is missing when you read a book without being able to turn the pages. Not being […]
HR Takes Center Stage During the Pandemic
No event has impacted the economy as abruptly and with such speed as the COVID-19 pandemic, an occurrence that altered the way we live and work virtually overnight. In the span of a mere 8 weeks, unemployment shot from under 4% to nearly 15%.
Conflict Resolution for Customer-Facing Staff Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s essential that training materials stay current. Most people cringe when they see out-of-date training materials—and rightfully so.
Despite Increasing COVID-19 Cases, 2021 Hiring Forecasts Look Positive
“Can we just go back to normal?” is probably a question you’ve asked yourself repeatedly throughout the pandemic, and if so, you aren’t alone. This “new normal” we’ve been forced into is getting old, and while we’ve all made great strides in adapting, people all over the world are craving some semblance of “normal.”
Requiring COVID-19 Shots? Employers Advised to Follow EEOC Guidance Carefully
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has provided new guidance for employers considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations—guidance that attorneys advising employers say needs to be studied carefully.
Conflict Resolution: How to Politely Disagree
Disagreement is a natural part of any professional setting. By and large, companies exist to make money, and employees work at their jobs to make money.
How the Tech Industry Must Respond to COVID-19’s Effect on Women in the Workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on people, organizations, and regions in different ways. But when it comes to the workforce, women have been disproportionately affected. According to a study by McKinsey, women’s jobs have been 180% more vulnerable than men’s due to the weight of unpaid care. Many women are even leaving their […]
DOL Takes Critical View of Santa’s Workshop
After a long day, an employment lawyer has just settled his brain for a brief winter’s nap. Suddenly, he hears from his waiting room such a clatter that he rose from his adjustable ergonomic office chair to see what was the matter. As he throws open the door, he sees a plump old elf, who […]