HR professionals are responsible for innumerable variables during these times. In addition to allowing for more flexibility as employees put family first, now comes considerations about immunity discrimination. Source: Human Resource Executive, September 22, 2020. Link. “It’s going to be hard for managers to not think about this when they’re making workplace decisions,” says … [Read more...]
Rising mobile use among women is a concern
Working parents have been some of the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to media reports, more than 50 percent of working parents are without childcare, and one in five said either they or their partner are considering leaving the workforce to care for their children. Women are reporting a 70 percent increase in mobile device usage compared to pre-pandemic and … [Read more...]
7 top ways to support employees during the pandemic
When you are an essential health care worker, the processes that work for other businesses don’t always apply to us. Still, there are universalities to managing and supporting people. Diane Adams, Sprinkler’s chief culture and talent officers, suggests that, among other activities, employer engage with employees with: Daily check-in calls Consistent communication … [Read more...]
Advice for businesses in the next normal
As pandemic guidance is relaxed, there are considerations for personnel at all levels. Three articles offer guidance as people return to workplaces: Source: The legal dos and don’ts of returning to workplaces, Human Resource Executive, May 7, 2020. Link. Many employers are wading into uncharted legal territory as they aim to keep the workplace and their employees safe, all … [Read more...]
How HR is writing the book on coronavirus
One of the most fascinating things about the pandemic and its global impact is that there is no book written about this situation” – Jason Averbook Averbook discusses three normal personnel processes and explores how they’re changing: Onboarding Performance Governance SOURCE: Human Resource Executive, May 8, 2020. Link. It’s scary when there’s no book. But, at … [Read more...]
Pandemic may be turning point for workplace mental health
Experts say mental health issues and stress were already on the rise among employees before the coronavirus pandemic, and they certainly won’t just disappear post-pandemic. The disaster finds more employees struggling and employers playing catch-up in the rush to help. Source: Human Resource Executive, May 11, 2020. Link. “The pandemic has forced us to make changes and to … [Read more...]
How employers can manage employees during the coronavirus crisis
HRE provides a snapshot discussion of the impact of COVID-19 from an employer perspective. Privacy and nondiscrimination should be chief priorities as organizations grapple with the growing crisis. Source: Human Resource Executive, March 4, 2020. Link. Employers must be mindful of all legal obligations and cannot prioritize employee health and safety over providing a … [Read more...]
Random acts of wellness don’t work
Despite a greater focus on workplace wellness programs, some employers are not getting it right, says Ron Loeppke. They need to fully commit and embrace the programs to make them successful. “Wellness doesn’t work if it’s not done in the right way. Random acts of wellness ain’t gonna cut it.” – Ron Loeppke Source: Human Resource Executive, January 22, 2020. Link. Just as … [Read more...]
Aging workforce seen as problematic by younger workers
Younger employees are far more likely than older workers to have a negative view of the aging American workforce. This is according to a poll, of 1,400 adult workers conducted by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Respondents were asked whether they thought people staying in the workforce longer was mostly a good thing or a bad thing for … [Read more...]
Turn recruits into employees with instant communication
In this age of intense competition for recruits and recruits ghosting want-to-be employers, any way to keep the process moving forward to capture your best recruits is worth your effort. Darren Bounds, CEO of Breezy HR, suggests using text messaging to gain these recruiting advantages: speed scheduling ease appointment reminders to limit no shows Source: Human … [Read more...]
What keeps HR leaders up at night?
Ensuring employees remain engaged and productive continues to reign supreme in the minds of HR managers. According to a recent survey, 32 percent of the HR leaders cited employee engagement and productivity as their top challenges, compared to 29 percent a year earlier. Retaining key talent in today’s economy was cited by 32 percent as their top concern. . . . over half of … [Read more...]
The top 10 risks your employees bring to your organization
Human resources leaders stand to benefit from seeing how their peers are overcoming challenges. HRE asked experts to weigh in on some of the biggest issues facing today’s HR leaders and consider solutions to these obstacles. We identified information from research done by Aon Risk Solutions that applies to businesses in our industry whether small or large. Your employees are … [Read more...]
HR and the #MeToo movement
We believed this topic required a longer post than normal. Workplace sexual harassment is not new and efforts to stamp it out have not made much of an impact. One analysis indicates “much of the training done over the last 30 years has not worked as a prevention tool—it’s been too focused on simply avoiding legal liability.” Human Resource Executive® reached out to five of … [Read more...]
Benefits, flexibility help retain employees
A recent Harris Poll of 800 employed adults affirms that lifestyle fit is key to attracting and retaining employees. About half of those surveyed would leave their job for a position with benefits that fit their needs, including more paid time off, enhanced healthcare coverage and a more generous 401(k) plan. Forty-two percent of participants said they would quit if another … [Read more...]
Sponsorship programs could undermine women
A mother/daughter research team sought to gauge the efficacy of two isolated ideas related to sponsorship: the idea that being personally chosen by a sponsor as a protege could serve as an important vote of confidence the idea that linking sponsors’ compensation to their proteges’ outcomes might serve as further motivation to the proteges The results indicate certain … [Read more...]
Employers need to get tough on sexual harassment
Employers are under pressure to address workplace sexual harassment. It is thought by many to be the most important story of an already tumultuous year. Blanket statements about a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual harassment sound good. However, executing this type of policy is a nightmare without clear standards regulating what is prohibited and how it will be enforced. In … [Read more...]
Get ready for Gen Z
Patricia M. Buhler and Nicole Evans offer five keys to becoming Generation Z’s employer of choice. More than 61 million of them born after 1999 are poised to enter the workforce. These are not younger millennials, say the authors comparing the millennial entitlement to Gen Z expectations. One-size-fits-all career paths won’t appeal to Gen Z. These individuals won’t be … [Read more...]
Time for some fresh air
A new study joins a growing body of research linking indoor pollution to negative impacts on cognition, mood and worker productivity. This is not new. The recognition of the negative impact of poor indoor air quality dates back to the 18th century. Indeed, Benjamin Franklin once stated, “I am persuaded that no common air from without is so unwholesome as the air within a closed … [Read more...]
Preparing for Generation D
Julie Cook Ramirez writes on the career development needs millennials expect. Eighty-seven percent of them rate professional or career growth and development opportunities as important in a job, with 59 percent saying opportunities to learn and grow are extremely important when applying for a position. The employee-manager relationship is key to millennial development, … [Read more...]
A not-so-quiet problem: noise!
When you remodel your existing location or build a new one, noise management often gets overlooked. Researchers have documented ways that noise and distractions create stress for workers in open offices. One analysis of survey results found nearly 80 percent of workers in open offices cited noise or lack of speech privacy as a reason for being dissatisfied with their work … [Read more...]
Transitioning at work
With the acceptance of transgender people on the rise, more employers are adopting specific policies for workers who are transitioning. Julie Cook Ramirez shares one person’s story and discusses the trends in dealing with blurred gender-line realities. According to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index, 82 percent of all Fortune 500 companies … [Read more...]
Plan now to maintain the pace as boomers retire
Boomers are leaving a legacy of long tenures and true grit that has made a permanent mark on generations to come. But, as thousands hit retirement age each day, business leaders must make sure their successors are well-trained and well-read. In addition to the basics of form and function, soft skills training are also required. Source: Human Resource Executive, December … [Read more...]
Win the talent war with effective coaching
Developing talent in newly hired veterinary school graduates has long been a primary requirement in practice success. Mentoring a new graduate is challenging and often does not follow a defined plan. Magdalena Mook asserts that developing a strong coaching culture across all employee strata is an important element of retention and competitiveness. Source: Human Resource … [Read more...]