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In 2017, America and the world saw the emergence of the #MeToo movement. In the wake of the headline-grabbing accusations against high-power movie executive Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement led to hundreds of accusations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault against high-profile men across a number of industries.
More than 60% of two-parent families in the U.S. have a dynamic where both parents hold jobs. With this many parents in the workforce, it’s important your company is ensuring these working parents make up a large portion of your culture offerings.
As we approach the traditional post-Labor Day hiring surge, known as the “September Surge,” HR professionals may be bracing for an even more significant influx of job applications. Thanks to the growing popularity of AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and automated application tools, the number of candidates vying for positions is likely to increase substantially. Xplor […]
As the war on talent continues to put pressure on employers of all sizes, many are contemplating how and when a return to the workplace might unfold. In the past 2 years, employees have experienced more flexibility and integration of work and home than ever before. While this has been a luxury for many, it […]
Pink’s best-selling titles include Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others. Pink’s remarks came at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Exposition held recently in Chicago. Pink says that one in nine workers in the United States actually works in sales. That’s about 15,000,000 Americans […]
According to a recent set of online surveys conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the University of Phoenix® School of Business, just because your organization offers professional development does not mean employees will participate in it.
When a medical or family need arises, most people would like to take some time off without the fear of losing part of their pay—or even their job. But a recent Pew Research Center Study says many—particularly workers whose wages are low—feel unable to do so.
Courts again recently thwarted the Trump administration’s efforts to change the H-1B rules and increase the wages U.S. employers are required to pay to foreign workers. Twice in December 2020, a federal court order in California and a preliminary injunction in New Jersey stalled abrupt rule changes that would have dramatically altered the H-1B program […]
Your top talent won’t tolerate managers who tell them, “You should be Happy to Have a Job.” That mindset isn’t going to do it, says Consultant Ron Katz. An HTHJ attitude will send your best people packing.
Employee recognition is vital for any team and company to keep their employees engaged. But when you have a remote team, it presents a unique challenge: How do you recognize employees when they don’t work close by and you can’t communicate face-to-face? Employee satisfaction leads to greater job performance, which means more productivity. Because enhancing […]