January is a time for fresh starts and big goals. But for people returning to work after the holidays, those can be barriers to getting back into the swing of things. Taking time off to celebrate with loved ones, sleep in, and...
Category - Opinion
The Great Resignation shapes the future of work
Everyone loves talking about The Great Resignation. It’s a threat. It’s an opportunity. It’s a cautionary tale when discussing employee retention, or a wake-up call to focus on crafting a healthier company culture, making...
AI in HR: The good, the bad, and the ugly
HR relies on new platforms and technologies to keep up with the evolving workplace (think hybrid work models and a greater emphasis on diversity and inclusion). As a result, artificial intelligence, with its abilities to analyze...
Why do more and more HR professionals suffer from burnout?
Employee burnout has probably been on your mind a lot lately as an HR professional. The changes to the way we work over the last two years have left a lot of people feeling overwhelmed. It’s important to recognize that you’re...
The cost of hiring—and why it pays to invest in retention
At the beginning of 2021, more than 40% of employees were considering leaving their jobs. Over the next 12 months, record numbers followed through. The business world is buzzing with talk of “The Great Resignation” and how...
Could your employees be suffering from corporate Stockholm syndrome?
As an employer, it’s natural to want your workplace to be safe and supportive. Not only is it better for business, but it’s better for your employees’ mental health and happiness, too. Most companies recognize that duty of...
Work attitudes: What shapes how employees feel
We’ve all experienced positive and negative feelings at work. Maybe you’ve dreaded sitting through a meeting with that one coworker who can’t seem to say anything nice about anyone. Or, you’ve been re-energized on a...
Diversity and inclusion training: The role of managers
In the “Diversity Day” episode of The Office, middle-manager Michael Scott (instructed by his company, Dunder Mifflin) organizes a diversity and inclusion training event for his team. “We only have an hour,”...
What does the future hold for L&D departments?
When it comes to the way we work, the future is already here. No, this is not an exaggeration: our work environment and the tools we use to collaborate with our coworkers have changed dramatically within the past decade. Remember...
The importance of training: Why invest in learning & development
Running a successful business is not like riding a bicycle. You can’t expect the engine to “keep going” (aka your team to keep hitting its goals) based solely on momentum. Your company’s success, stability, and growth...