By: Carol Patton for Human Resource Executive, Photo by Ariel Besagar on Unsplash Twenty-five years after the publication of Bob Nelson’s best-seller 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, the author says some companies still fall short at employee recognition. But Nelson’s advice on how to change that may seem counter-intuitive. “Don’t do another...
By: Andrew Ly for HR Morning, Photo by Fabian Irsara on Unsplash A typical day in HR is… anything but typical. Whether you’re dealing with an employee suddenly leaving or your CEO demanding results, you’re constantly on the move and putting out new fires. You’re busy, to say the least. And on...
By: Riia O'Donnell and Katie Clarey for HR Dive, Photo by Josh Garcia on Unsplash Dive Brief: The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters (MRCC) and Millwrights and its contractor partners announced the construction of a $30 million facility in Detroit to provide free skilled trades training to up to 1,500 students...
By: Lisa Burden for HR Dive, Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash When employees are recognized for their work, employers can see gains in engagement, productivity and retention. But such efforts must be more than a one-time event; to really enjoy the benefits, employers need a culture of recognition, experts say. This has...
By: Scott Mautz for Inc., Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash In today's scorching labor market, leaders can't afford to watch their best employees exit stage left. And yet leaders are often the ones creating the drama. It leads to greatly reduced energy levels and alarmingly increased disengagement levels--a.k.a. burnout. Research from Gallup indicates two-thirds of full-time employees...
By: Sahil Kapur and John Tozzi for Benefits Pro, Photo by Al Drago/Bloomberg A leader of House Democrats’ progressive wing is proposing “Medicare for all” legislation that would replace almost all private health insurance, an idea that’s galvanizing the party’s liberal base and winning endorsements from many...
By: Danielle Higley for Namely, Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash A great team is hard to find and expensive to replace. Money aside, losing top performers affects morale and, worst-case scenario, can prompt a mass exodus, leaving whole departments devoid of senior leadership and perspective. That’s why it’s so important...
By: Jesse Rifkin for GovTrack Insider, Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Should we allow employees time off work to vote on Election Day? Context When Pew Research Center asked people who were registered to vote but hadn’t why they didn’t, 14% cited inability to get time off work or fit voting into...
By: Ashley Bell for Snacknation Some people say it’s the thought that counts. Those people were not talking about company swag. Lame, generic gifts could show your employees you don’t know them, doing more harm than no swag at all. Plus, company swag nobody wants is a giant waste...
By: Katie Clarey for HR Dive, picture by rawpixel on Unsplash Humans tend to form perceptions about people with disabilities based on their interactions with others who have disabilities, according to Felicia Nursmen, managing director of employer services at the National Organization on Disability. While experience can sometimes lend wisdom later on,...