I know for me it’s important to know how well I’m doing and I want somebody to recognize when I’m doing well or if I’m having issues with the job. So you want to show that you appreciate what the employee’s doing, what their contributions and achievements are. You want to do it publicly, whether...
By Kathryn Mayer Economic concerns are pushing some employers to think more conservatively about raises next year compared with this year. But overall, employers are reaching their 2024 salary consensus, and it’s a good one for employees: They will be handing out competitive pay bumps, especially as their workforce continues to grapple with high...
By Kathy Gurchiek Generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, was all the buzz in 2023 as employers and workers tried to figure out how the new technology could help them better perform their jobs. What does AI have in store for workplaces and HR? Experts offered the following AI predictions for 2024. “AI is...
Another way to get feedback from new hires is to conduct employee surveys. I suggest you conduct anonymous surveys to gauge employee satisfaction, gather suggestions, and identify areas for improvement. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
It’s always nice to hear how well you’re doing, so I suggest having regular feedback sessions with your employees on various aspects of the workplace, such as processes, policies, and their overall experience. Now if you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
By Katie Navarra In the course of just a few days, Kristi Safranek, the director of human resources at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Illinois, had one team member who had to arrange hospice care for their mother and then learned their son was in a nearly deadly car accident. The stress of either event...
By Paul Falcone Managers have been well-trained on what discrimination, retaliation, harassment and bullying look and feel like in the workplace. But “reverse bullying” often gets short shrift, even though it is just as real. Subordinates have been known to “intimidate upward,” making their managers afraid to hold them directly accountable for their actions....
I just hate closed doors. So I suggest with new hires you have that open door policy. Emphasize an open-door policy where employees can approach you with questions, concerns, or ideas at any time. If you have questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
By Kathryn Mayer With the end of the year quickly approaching, HR and benefits leaders have yet one more task to add on to their busy end-of-year checklist: reminding employees about approaching deadlines to use up remaining cash in their health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs). The popular employer-sponsored benefit allows employees to set...
By Kathryn Mayer The holidays aren’t all parties and presents or candy canes and champagne. For workers, this time of year—brimming with looming end-of-year deadlines, financial and social obligations, and more—can cause a serious decline in mental well-being. Research from jobs site Monster finds the majority of U.S. workers (61 percent) say their mental...
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