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Using Company Culture to Shift the Employee Mindset from Job to Career

By Guest Columnist Mar 3, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Numerous articles explain how company culture changes the way employees operate, and have been largely based on speculation and personal opinion—until now. In December 2016, a study conducted by IZA World of Labor showed that happy and motivated workers are more productive in the workplace. In addition, Surrey Business School released a study that claimed people’s energy towards their colleagues has a major influence on how likely they are to leave their job voluntarily.

401(k) Fiduciary? Personal Liability If You Get It Wrong

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Mar 11, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 11, 2012

Changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) mean that sponsors of 401(k)s and other retirement plans have new responsibilities. If you are a fiduciary, and you get it wrong, your own assets could be at risk. The changes, which take effect July 1, 2012, are big. As a plan sponsor, you […]

Recognizing and Alleviating Seasonal Depression in the Workplace

By Doug Berkowitz, LifeSpeak Apr 6, 2022 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Apr 6, 2022

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression related to changes in seasons, can have a significant impact on mental health and employees’ productivity and engagement. Not only can seasonal depression impact employee productivity, but it can also affect the way people engage with their coworkers and customers. As a result, it’s important that HR […]

Reemployment Rights of Returning Vets: What You Need to Know

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 3, 2012 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 3, 2012

Basically, you must reemploy a service member returning from military duty if he or she meets five criteria: The employee must have held a civilian job He or she must have given you proper notice of the impending military service, unless notice was unreasonable or impossible The cumulative period of service must not have exceeded […]

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Breaking Down Silos by Encouraging Job Rotations

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Dec 17, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: Dec 17, 2018

Particularly in large companies, it can be difficult for employees to clearly view their roles within the wider context of the organization. This can have a number of negative impacts. As companies grow, there is a tendency to develop silos—relatively isolated departments that don’t cooperate or share information with one another.

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What Millennials Want from a Workplace Mentor

By Kelly Creighton Aug 21, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: Aug 21, 2018

According to research parsed by Inc., 53% of hiring managers say it’s difficult to find and retain Millennials, which is particularly problematic when you consider that Millennials now make up the largest generation in the U.S. workforce.

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What HR Can Learn from Retail’s People Problem

By Courtney Branson, Director of Culture + People, Square Root Jan 15, 2018 Talent

Updated: Jan 17, 2018

From the customer experience revolution to Amazon’s continued dominance, the retail industry is embarking on its most transformative journey to date. As the retail landscape rapidly evolves, brands are firing on all cylinders to keep up. Unfortunately, operating at high speeds can often create gaps in key areas of business.

How to Use Structured Hiring to Build Inclusive Workplaces

By Daniel Chait, CEO & Co-Founder, Greenhouse Apr 12, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Apr 14, 2021

A great hiring process is a business necessity and can be a major competitive advantage—if done right. It’s about more than streamlining paperwork and getting roles filled quickly; your ability to hire the right people in the right roles at the right time is the deciding factor in how well your business performs. As a […]