CBS News says, “There’s a new term for clocking in and doing the bare minimum at work: ‘quiet quitting.’” This employee practice is a type of disengagement in which employees no longer go above and beyond at work. They do as little as possible, but just enough to keep their jobs. The term “quiet quitting” …
In a flexible work arrangement, employees typically get to choose their work location and their work arrival and departure times. They may also have the ability to schedule their workday however they see fit. But as noted by the Department of Labor, “Under some [flexible work] policies, employees must work a prescribed number of hours …
In traditional performance reviews, managers assess their employees’ performance based on established goals for the year. The manager shares his or her assessment with the employee once per year during the annual performance review. However, the performance evaluation process is transforming, some organizations provide continuous feedback. Problems With Traditional Performance Reviews With traditional reviews, employees …
Workforce management is a process that employers implement with the goal of optimizing the productivity of their employees and the workplace. According to CIO Magazine, “WFM began as a means for improving the consistency, efficiency, and productivity of call centers but has since expanded to other industries and job functions.” What initially started out as …
Depression, also called major depressive disorder, is a prevalent and serious medical condition that adversely impacts a person’s feelings, behaviors and thoughts. An employee who has depression may exhibit symptoms that can range from mild to severe, such as: Feeling sad. Losing interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Experiencing a depressed mood. Having sleep …
Employers have certain degrees of leverage when setting standards for their workplaces, which employees will subsequently be required to adhere to and follow. However, employers of private-sector employees must consider the National Labor Relations Act. What Is the NLRA? The NLRA is a federal law designed to grant employees “the right to form or join …
This blog aims to discuss the impact of human resources and information technology (IT) integration on work. The integration between HR and IT has enabled organizations to maintain data more securely while also making it easier for companies to handle their operations. HR departments can now gather data on their employees, which was not possible …
IT Combined with HR – How Can It Make All the Difference. Read More »
HRs are the first person that an employee meets when they start with an organization. The way that HR welcomes the new employee is critical to creating an excellent first impression. HR is entrusted with hiring talented employees and making sure they are properly trained before they start work. The purpose of pre-boarding is to …
HR’s Guide to Pre-Boarding: 10 To-Dos Before an Employee’s First Day. Read More »
Today’s workplace has evolved to a point where it is not just about being physically present in an office due to the constant change in nature and nature of work. These changes have impacted how we think about our office space. The idea that “work is a place” once served as a concrete reference point …
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Now that it is the beginning of November, we know that many companies are starting to think about or are preparing or planning for Open Enrollment this season/quarter. The open enrollment period is the time of the year in which eligible employees may enroll in your health insurance plan. To make your open enrollment process …
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