Shootings and Violence in the Workplace: What You Need to Know (Part 2)
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here’s more information regarding what you need to know about shootings and violence in the workplace.
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Training Is Key to Engagement in an Era Full of Distractions and Big Data (Part 1)
We are currently in the middle of a worldwide employee engagement crisis. According to Gallup, approximately 70% of the U.S. workforce is not engaged at work, and over half of the workforce is actively looking for new employment because they’re disengaged at work.
How to Avoid Giving Bad Advice as a Mentor
Your success as a mentor is tied to the success of your mentees. And while you certainly won’t offer your mentees bad advice on purpose, you might unknowingly do so. (See yesterday’s post with advice for mentees who get bad advice.)
4 Ways to Pay for a Financial Wellness Program
More and more companies are adding workplace financial wellness programs – and for good reason. Employees who aren’t worrying about financial problems on the job tend to be more focused, productive workers. A new survey says 83% of employers now offer financial wellness programs (up 20% from two years ago), and 14% plan on offering […]
Is the Modern Workplace Killing Us? (Part 2)
In yesterday’s Daily Advisor we looked at Jeffrey Pfeffer’s take on how the modern workplace is killing us. Pfeffer, professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business, just released a book called Dying for a Paycheck. Today we’ll look at some things that you can do to make your particular workplace a little […]
Changing Times: Hiring Managers Are Hiring Ex-Cons
New research shows that hiring managers are becoming more accepting of candidates with criminal records in the wake of the recruiting crisis.
New DOL Guidance Sounds Cautionary Tone on ESG Considerations for Retirement Plans
The Department of Labor (DOL)’s latest pronouncement on factoring in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) elements when making retirement plan investments was interpreted by many in the industry as another in a series of presidential administration swings on the extent to which plan fiduciaries can consider collateral benefits beyond investment returns.
Robots Need Not Apply
A recent study suggests that while automation will not be going away anytime soon, it will create new jobs that require new and different skills.
New Harassment, Pay, and Background Check Laws Taking Effect in Washington
Four new laws set to take effect on June 7 in Washington will affect gender pay equity, sexual harassment, and criminal background checks.
5 Things to Look for When Reviewing a Thin Résumé
When looking for potential candidates, you’ve probably come across a thin résumé—a résumé that could be promising, if only it contained more information.