By Matt Gonzales As layoffs and hiring freezes flood the news cycle, new federal data shows that people with disabilities are landing jobs at record numbers. In 2022, about 21 percent of people with a disability in the U.S. were employed, up from about 19 percent in 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
How do you welcome your employees to a new job? It’s not just about day one. It’s an ongoing process. Orientation and onboarding sessions are important. Organize thorough orientation and onboarding sessions to introduce new employees to the company’s mission, values, and culture. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR...
Core values are not stagnant, so you should regularly review and revise. As you grow and circumstances change, revisit your core values periodically to see if they still align with your beliefs and goals. Revise them if necessary. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
The following is an article/news release from the U.S. Department of Labor. You can see why it is so important to have an HR professional on your team. News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Investigations identify violations in two states affecting 83 minors at 16 locations DALLAS – Federal investigations at 16 McDonald’s...
Supporting worker safety demonstrates your commitment to their success and makes good business sense.
When developing your core values, you want buy-in, so involve others. If you’re developing core values for a team or organization, involve relevant stakeholders to ensure that the values resonate with the collective identity. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
When you’re working on your core values, you want to test for consistency. Ensure your core values are consistent with your actions. They should be reflected in the decisions you make and how you interact with others. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
By Kathy Gurchiek Disaster can strike at any time—whether it’s a hurricane ripping off the roof of one’s house, a catastrophic health issue or some other unexpected hardship. The resulting stress has consequences on employees’ health and well-being, and has impacts for the employer, as well. With a whopping majority (92 percent) of workers worried about...
By Kathy Gurchiek U.S. employers and others are working to ensure the safety of employees traveling or working in Israel in the midst of the war that erupted there beginning on Oct. 7. U.S. citizens are among those who were killed or captured during the attack on Israel by Hamas militants. Complicating the extraction of employees is the...
When looking at your core values, you want to consider context. Think about how your values might be applied in different contexts, such as personal relationships, professional environments, and community interactions. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
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