Workplace Investigations
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. With diverse personalities, different work styles, and varying perspectives, disagreements are sure to arise at some point. However, how we handle these conflicts can make all the difference in maintaining a healthy, productive, and collaborative work environment. Here are 10 effective tips for resolving workplace conflicts constructively: 1. Stay…
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Are you losing sleep over employee retention? Does it seem like no matter what you do, the NextGen worker is simply never satisfied? If yes, you are not alone, and you are prudent enough to contemplate a solution. Gallup research indicates that “A 10,000-person organization with an already engaged workforce can save up to $16.1…
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The conversation around employee wages has gained significant traction. As organizations strive for transparency and equity, employers may wonder whether they can prohibit their employees from discussing their wages. This article explores the legal framework around wage discussions, the effect on workplace culture, and best practices for employers. The Legal Landscape National Labor Relations Act…
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Employee burnout is an all-too-common phrase used in today’s workforce. It’s become an increasingly frequent issue that affects employees across various industries. Burnout happens when employees feel physically or emotionally exhausted, and can lead to low performance, higher turnover, and prevent your organization from operating at its highest level. Burnout is both manageable and preventable.…
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As an HR professional or small business owner, understanding the differences between employees and independent contractors is crucial for navigating legal compliance. Many hiring managers don’t think through the pluses and minuses of defining employees vs. contractors. Many just wing it and do what makes sense financially or allow a long-term project to extend indefinitely. Moreover,…
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Human Resources is a field that has experienced a vast amount of transformation over the years. The truth is, in order to stand out in your industry, your Human Resources strategy and functions should be innovative, cohesive, and tactical. What that really means is you have to use your resources in a way that enables…
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What can you do with $13 million? In a country where the median wage of a full-time worker is $863 a week, you can keep six additional employees on your payroll for 48 years. Someone should have whispered this datum into the ears of decision-makers at Fox News; when their firm had this money, it…
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When: Friday, June 26, 2015 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (Eastern Time) Faculty Cristina L. Amyot, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Course Description: U.S. employers lose $5.4 billion annually due to the direct and indirect impacts of domestic violence on workers. And although most employers have violence prevention policies for incidents at work, few address domestic violence issues…
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Exactly what employers are doing to discourage and address domestic violence has become a hot topic. Even though an estimated one in three women and one in four men experienced extreme violence from a partner, there are few workplaces that have formal policies in place for addressing batterers. In fact, fewer than 30% of companies within the U.S. are…
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