Human Resources
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Work advice: How to handle an employee who keeps making basic mistakes
Mar 03, 2024 5:53 am - Q: I’m in charge of fundraising at a small nonprofit. One of my supervisees needs improvement in working independently and producing higher-quality work. He sends me mate...
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Meeting-free Fridays aim to boost slumping end-of-week productivity
Mar 03, 2024 5:51 am - Hibaaq Abdillahi says meeting-free Fridays have dramatically boosted productivity at Oyster, a human resources firm where the 32-year-old brand manager works. At previous...
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If you want to motivate your employees, try working alongside themMar 03, 2024 5:50 am - I have a client named Andrew who owns a manufacturing firm in New Jersey with about 75 employees. He has low turnover and — as far as I can tell — pretty high morale. Doe...
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How to foster workplace productivity in a post-pandemic environmentMar 03, 2024 5:39 am - Now that hybrid work schedules have become the norm for office workers, the best way to ensure productivity is making sure they are happy and feel a sense of connection t...
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You must rethink your workplaceMar 03, 2024 5:06 am - In the dynamic landscape of 2024, the traditional concept of an office has undergone a revolutionary transformation. This year, it's imperative for businesses to rethink...
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Elmhurst University alumna to speak on challenges of today’s workplace March 14Feb 25, 2024 6:15 am - Coming out of the pandemic, the state of the workplace has changed and continues to evolve. Organizations are facing myriad challenges, including talent shortages, leader...
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Why more employers are embracing same-day pay for hourly workersFeb 18, 2024 5:08 am - Whenever I ask my clients if they've considered paying their employees within 24 hours after the work is performed, I always get a dubious look. But this attitude is cha...
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How to boost your professionalism at workFeb 14, 2024 10:28 am - Most workplaces have changed substantially in the last four years. Some of the more obvious changes can be attributed to the global pandemic and rise in remote work. Othe...
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Fayoumi: Questions are the key to meaningful resultsJan 24, 2024 8:32 am - While spending time with young kids over the holidays, I couldn’t help but marvel at their endless curiosity. Why? Where? What? How? Who? Simple, yet powerful door opener...
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Fayoumi: Mixed reactions to #lazygirljob trendDec 01, 2023 12:00 am - On the heels of several other workplace-related terms coined by Gen Z influencers on TikTok, the term "lazy-girl job" was born sometime this past summer. Like the confu...