Office Pets and Your Company Policy As a business owner or manager, you’re used to making what feels like a hundred and one decisions a day. One decision that you may not have considered before is whether you should allow office pets. There are pros and cons to having pets in the office and your employees are likely to have strong […]
Hiring Developmentally Disabled Employees For most employers, finding loyal, reliable, motivated workers who are eager to learn new skills is a constant challenge. Yet, very few hiring managers consider tapping into one of the most underutilized segments of the workforce: developmentally disabled job seekers. Adults who have been diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) have untapped capabilities and […]
How to Offer Fertility Benefits at Your Company There is a high demand for fertility benefits that cover expensive methods of family planning such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and adoption fees. In fact, roughly 77 percent of employees would work for their employer longer if they offered these benefits and 88 percent would consider making a career change to get them, according […]
How to Prevent Employee Burnout Long hours, 24/7 contact between managers and team members, vacation days that accumulate but never get used: These are all signs of poor management practices that are likely to lead to employee burnout. Not so long ago many managers saw chronic overwork as a recipe for success. But today’s employers recognize that relentless workloads decrease […]
How to Manage a Hybrid Workforce When you manage a hybrid workforce, you need to navigate the challenges and rewards of having employees who work both remotely and in the office. Depending on your policy, your employees may work from the office or telecommute every day, during a set number of days per week, or choose if and when they want […]
How to Manage Employee Stress in Retail Work American workers across all industries report work-related issues as their top stressors. For employers, the cost of hiring and training a new employee makes avoiding excessive employee turnover a top priority. This makes employee stress a top concern for employers as they strive to ensure productivity, retention, and (ultimately) profits. With more than one in […]
Workplace Automation vs. Hiring: Factors to Consider When people think of workplace automation, they most likely picture robots serving burgers at a fast-food chain or completing tasks on an assembly line. However, automation also takes the form of many day-to-day tasks like withdrawing money from an ATM or yelling “speak to a representative!” when making a customer service call. Automation has been […]
How Company Job Titles Can Improve Recruitment and Retention What’s in a name? When you’re choosing company job titles, the answer is a lot. An effective job title: Attracts the right candidates Clarifies the job responsibilities Matches the seniority level Aligns with the expectations Fits the organizational chart It’s important to be strategic about the title you select for each position because it can […]
A Guide to Gender Pronouns in the Workplace Many companies seek to emphasize diversity and inclusion in today’s workplace, and gender pronouns are an important part of the puzzle. In fact, recent Pew Research revealed that about one in five U.S. adults know someone who goes by a gender-neutral pronoun. According to the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion, gender pronouns are “words […]
How To Support Your Asian Employees There’s no doubt that workplaces are becoming more inclusive, and employers are doubling down on their commitment to DE&I Initiatives to be welcoming to all candidates. With recent hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) dominating headlines and traumatizing communities, you might be wondering, how can I support my Asian employees—or show AAPI […]
