Self-Awareness Is Key to Good Leadership
“How well do you really know yourself?” can seem like a silly question. You spend every day with yourself. You’re privy to all of your most private thoughts. Yet, how well do you know yourself?
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Why Leadership Development Needs to be a Long-Term Business Imperative
By Josh Bersin Weak leadership can cost a company in many ways—alienate employees, reduce performance, erode trust among stakeholders, and stifle innovation. In fact, the quality of leadership is so important that analysts place a 15% spread on stock price based on company leadership.
Could the Design of Your Office Space Be Impacting Employee Productivity?
When starting a business, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. However, how much consideration is taken for the overall design of the company office space? A new survey shows that employers may want to consider overhauling their office space; it may produce happier, more productive employees, and, in turn, increase the […]
Canadian Decisions Blur Distinction between Employees and Independent Contractors
By Ralph Nero and Keri Bennett Employers in Canada have typically understood employees and independent contractors to fall into distinct legal categories. However, recent court and labor board decisions indicate that the traditional definition of “employee” continues to expand. Ontario court interprets health and safety obligations In Ontario (Labour) v. United Independent Operators Limited, Ontario’s […]
The Demand for Skills Is Rising … But So Are Demands for Raises
In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed the issue of pay transparency; today, how raises are now becoming very much in demand (whether or not your employees are comparing notes on salary)—and what it means for employers.
Counteroffers for Retention: Worth Doing or a Waste of Time?
It’s a real blow when valuable workers hand in their 2 weeks’ notice. Whether you had your suspicions or the resignation came out of the blue, you feel like you have to take action pronto—especially if those leaving are key players and have extensive knowledge of the company.
Child Labor Continues to Be a Significant Problem in 2024
According to the Department of Labor (DOL), recent years have seen an enormous increase in the amount of child labor violations within the United States. For example, the DOL found child labor violations affecting 5,792 children in fiscal year (FY) 2023, up from 3,876 in FY 2022. In response, Congress, the Biden administration, and the […]
Corporate Social Responsibility and HR
by Sarah McAdams When it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR), HR departments have a particularly crucial role to play. “When you strive to be a more responsible company, you are relying on people to make sure you stay true to your values, and HR’s expertise is people,” explains Marcy Scott Lynn, CSR manager at […]
4 Things Your Training Programs Won’t Ever Fix
Ineffective training programs cost organizations millions or billions of dollars each year. And some studies have suggested that only 10% of all corporate training is effective at all.
HR Query: Riot Ready—Navigating Unrest & HR Responsibilities
With recent events like the Los Angeles riots — and the potential for similar unrest — HR leaders are facing many questions about their legal duties during times of violence. How do you keep your team safe, keep your business running, and follow the law when trouble hits nearby? In this week’s HR Query, Nonnie […]