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The right to be boring: Team building without legal repercussions
After being fired for not being ‘fun’ enough, an employee took the company in question to court and won. How can employers ensure their team building events are successful and, above all, don’t land them in legal hot water? By Natasha Kearslake With a court victory for an employee sacked for not joining in with team-building…
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The dos and don’ts of appreciation: How companies can foster a people-focused workplace
As burnout and stress remain a constant in American workplaces, it’s time for business leaders to rethink their approach to employee wellbeing. Of employees whose wellbeing was suffering, a recent Gallup poll found that 75% were feeling underappreciated and considered leaving their job. So how can we ensure that employees feel content, productive, and valued? According to…
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How to factor all genders into pay equity discussions
Generally, discussions about pay equity focus on the gender pay gap between men and women but fail to consider those who identify as nonbinary and to address intersectionality. Ginger Christ As pay transparency efforts gain momentum across the country, pay equity discourse doesn’t always look at the whole picture, experts told HR Dive. Generally, discussions…
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Out with ‘Ostriching’, in with tackling challenging conversations head-on
By avoiding awkward conversations, we could be making the situation worse. As uncomfortable as it may feel, we need to communicate and, oftentimes, do so sooner rather than later. Here’s how. According to a poll, 80% of workers fear uncomfortable work conversations and put them off for as long as they can. But burying your head in…
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Navigating the Noncompete Ban: HR Strategies for Protecting Employers Interests
Transform this challenge into an opportunity to build a more dedicated, motivated and stable workforce, advises Carly Holm, founder and CEO of Humani HR. Published May 17, 2024 By Carly Holm The landscape of human resources and employment contracts is poised for a significant shift following the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete clauses. This policy change is expected…
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The Retention Race: Why it’s harder than ever to retain employees
For HR teams to fix retention woes, they first need to know and understand what is causing them. Retaining employees was never simple, but it’s certainly not getting any easier. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 72% of HR teams are finding it difficult to retain top employees, with 22% admitting that it’s very difficult. Furthermore,…
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How to Build a Successful Talent Acquisition Strategy
Published March 11, 2024 By Matthew Fino Sponsored content By IBM The success of any organization relies on its ability to attract, retain and develop top talent. Talent acquisition refers to the ongoing strategy and process an organization and its HR department uses to source, attract, evaluate, hire and retain the highly-qualified new employees it needs to grow. A…
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The Business of HR: Navigating the Strategic Landscape
In this long read article, Hannah Gore explores the industry terrain in the wake of unprecedented change and highlights how HR professionals can become more business savvy to enable them to effectively navigate challenges, align with strategic goals and drive organisational success. In today’s dynamic corporate landscape, the role of HR transcends traditional administrative tasks. …
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Are Employee Assistance Programs worth the investment?
Workplace Wellbeing Action Group members share collective opinions, advice and best practice for employers with, or considering buying, an Employee Assistance Programme in 2024. The newly formed Workplace Wellbeing Action Group (WAGG) believes wellbeing should be formed from a well-rounded approach that will deliver a more successful and cohesive approach than Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)…
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Five Ways to Create an Authentic Job Post for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring
Committing to a diverse workforce means embedding D&I in talent acquisition activities and aligning corporate content and ideals Diversity and inclusion should be at the heart of all forward-thinking talent acquisition activities. Achieving a balanced and inclusive workforce of course starts with leadership commitment and, when put into practice, will either be helped or hindered…
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