Human Resources
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The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend
Sep 27, 2024 2:46 pm - Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to th...
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Harnessing the power of glimmers at workSep 18, 2024 9:15 am - I recently returned from an industry conference on Hilton Head Island. My spirits are high as I savor the afterglow of listening to inspiring presenters, connecting with ...
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How to talk politics at work without upsetting anyone
Sep 15, 2024 5:27 am - Can you believe what happened during the presidential debate? If the idea of that question popping up at work makes you cringe, you’re not alone. As the race for the Whit...
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You aren’t likely to lose a job in the US but may find it harder to land one
Sep 05, 2024 1:52 pm - WASHINGTON — Laid off by the music streaming service Spotify last year, Joovay Arias figured he’d land another job as a software engineer fairly soon. His previous job se...
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After ‘The Great Resignation,’ is ‘The Big Stay’ here to stay?Aug 07, 2024 9:56 am - For most employers, turnover is closer to pre-pandemic levels and finding a reasonable supply of applicants to fill most positions is less challenging. So now, a new trend, coined “The Big Stay” by labor economists, is sweeping the country.
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Lessons in humility: Vulnerability makes for stronger leadersJul 17, 2024 8:59 am - My daughter recently was promoted into a management role for the first time. Within days of assuming her new duties she called to vent about the problems she was facing....
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Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace
Jul 14, 2024 9:24 am - Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking. During that time, these co-workers reveal hopes and anxieties — what they worry about, what they’re grateful for, what they’re feeling.
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Bad attitudes lead to career consequencesJun 26, 2024 9:44 am - Most of us know someone in the workplace who always is complaining. They don’t like their boss, their co-workers, their work schedule, the temperature in the office, or ...
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The best managers bring out the good in negative employeesJun 19, 2024 11:10 am - Most of us know someone in the workplace who always is complaining. They don’t like their boss, their co-workers, their work schedule, the temperature in the office, or ...
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Using inclusive language improves the employee experience and increases likelihood of talent retentionJun 16, 2024 5:30 am - As inclusion and the employee experience continue to gain traction amid organizational priorities, inclusive language plays a key role in fostering an inclusive workplace culture, according to a new resource from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company.