Tag: employees

Trends in Addressing Employee Work/Life Balance Needs

The push for greater work/life balance is a much-talked-about shift in employee needs—in fact, demands—over the past several years. This demand was heightened by employees’ experiences during the pandemic. As many enjoyed the freedom and flexibility of remote or hybrid work schedules, they got a taste for the balance they now increasingly demand. Changes in […]

Boomerang Hiring: You May Be the ‘Greener Pasture’

As companies navigate an ever-changing talent landscape, they must continuously refresh their recruitment strategies to remain competitive and bring in the best talent. A new strategy Lincoln has pursued this year is a focus on attracting former employees back to the organization—also known as “boomerang” hiring. In the early aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, “The […]

4 Ways Employers and Candidates Can Navigate Job Scams

Job scams aren’t a new phenomenon, but in an increasingly digital job market, the scams have become more sophisticated. In a challenging job market, especially in industries where job opportunities are scarce, scam artists target those desperate for work, promising high wages and job security. For business owners, it’s critical to follow recruitment best practices […]

Cultivating Success: Unveiling New Hires’ Essential Skill Sets

In an era marked by ceaseless transformation and relentless competition, the bedrock of an organization’s triumph lies not only in its visionary leadership or groundbreaking innovations but also in the caliber of its workforce. The process of identifying, nurturing, and integrating top talent has never been more critical. As the business landscape continually reshapes itself, […]

Resolving the RTO Conflict Through Collaboration

How can leaders resolve the tricky dilemma of return-to-office (RTO)? After all, 80% of leaders regret their initial approach to RTO, according to a recent report from workplace platform Envoy, and a new Fiverr survey shows 76% of employees spend more time in the office than they would like. According to organizational conflict expert and […]

Creating One-Day Success in HR

Most people think of success as some far-off, massive goal—a big promotion, the extensive initiative accomplished. But all long-term success is created through small, daily actions compounded over time. Rather than getting overwhelmed thinking about lofty goals and big projects, real and lasting progress happens through daily discipline focused on intentional results. In my book […]

Faces of HR: Beth Christensen on Moving the Needle Forward in DEI Recruiting

Like many of the HR professionals we profile, Beth Christensen also took a nontraditional route to the world of HR. After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in marketing, Christensen took a job she thought would have her “wearing linen suits and devising strategies” and drove a delivery truck for Frito Lay. […]

HR Strategies for Ensuring Patient Data Privacy

According to an American Medical Association survey, “Nearly 75% of people are concerned about protecting the privacy of their health data.” It’s scary to think the wrong person could get ahold of such personal information and misuse it, but it’s happened. Data breaches have affected millions of patients, hence the hesitation to trust healthcare facilities […]

Virtual Training for Onboarding: Engaging, Effective, and Secure Employee Integration

Susan’s two friends Meg and Alex have embarked on new job journeys, but their experiences couldn’t be more different. Meg is facing a challenging start, expressing her dissatisfaction with a rough onboarding process and a lack of connection to the company. On the other hand, Alex is thriving in her new role, enthusiastically describing a […]

5 Tips for Giving Employees Gifts That Will Make a Difference This Holiday Season

The holiday season provides an opportunity for companies to express gratitude and appreciation to their employees and customers. It’s a time to end the year on a positive note, strengthen relationships, and lay the foundation for a promising new year. However, as the saying goes, “It’s the thought that counts.” A poorly chosen gift can […]