Archive
October 2019
Q: Last week you gave a reader advice on how to keep his office from calling him while on vacation. I have a slightly different vacation problem. I dread having to face the zillion emails that are waiting in my inbox on my first day back. I do send the standard “out of the office” message but it does little to alleviate the problem. Is there something else that can be done so my inbox isn’t bursting when I return?
October 31, 2019
When employees have questions, they go to HR.
When HR professionals have questions, where can they turn?
SHRM Connect is an online forum where SHRM members can post questions and get answers from peers within the SHRM community. It’s a great place to network with other HR professionals while sharing solutions and advice on a wide range of HR topics.
October 29, 2019
One of the many conventional wisdoms in HR is that it is important to increase the diversity of the applicant pool by posting positions and recruiting externally. I could not agree more, except when I disagree.
Let’s look at the case of the vacant Marketing Director position of Company ABC. Renee is a Vice President of Marketing and wants to promote Alexa into the vacant position.
October 29, 2019
Walk into a retail store, and you’ve already seen the evidence.
Each year it seems to arrive faster, and the holiday season is upon us yet again. For employees, this has many implications both in and out of the workplace. For HR, we need to be strategic with our holiday workplace happenings.
October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019
By Paul LaLonde
Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.” – Martina Navratilova
October 26, 2019
On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association (BNHRA) hosted their monthly professional development event: Diversity in Hiring. It’s more than policy, it’s best practice.
October 25, 2019
Photo credit: © Disability:IN
Every October, the US Department of Labor (DOL) observes the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This national campaign celebrates the contributions made by workers with disabilities and also raises awareness about the issues they face in employment.
October 25, 2019
By Kelly Mack
One of the great things about National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) is the interesting events being organized to discuss this topic and work on solutions.
October 24, 2019
Workplace culture.
For an intangible force, culture has a critical impact on every part of your business. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently released a report on the high costs of a toxic workplace. This report revealed that 20 percent of employees have left their job due to the culture of their organization.
October 24, 2019
I got to see Marcus Buckingham speak at the HR Technology Conference in Vegas a couple of weeks ago. I think it’s the 2,319th time I’ve seen him speak. I’m not sure if I’ve seen Marcus or Josh Bersin speak more, it’s probably almost a tie. Basically, if you go to HR conferences, you get to see those two dudes speak, a lot!
October 22, 2019
We would imagine most modern businesses are familiar with the concept of customer experience and customer journey mapping. Whether you’ve actually found the time, headspace and inclination to get your flow-chart on is another story!
October 22, 2019
October brings pumpkin spice lattes, colorful fall leaves, and sweater weather. In the HR universe, October brings Open Enrollment, and it’s an important time of the year!
October 21, 2019
October 17, 2019
When employees have questions, they go to HR.
When HR professionals have questions, where can they turn?
October 16, 2019
I'm gonna cut to the chase.
I've observed for many years a cyclical epidemic. Managers who don't know how to manage, and who are not managing ...and who are not helped in any useful, sustainable way.
And so...it continues.
As a business owner, senior leader or HR professional, if you've experienced this on any level I want to help you diagnose why.
October 15, 2019
Work trends come and go, but some have staying power. I have noticed seven trends that companies looking to scale and stay relevant should pay attention to.
1. Flexible Working Hours
October 14, 2019
Human resources professionals, today is World Mental Health Day.
Let’s chat.
October 10, 2019
October 8, 2019
Open enrollment is one of the most important times of the year for organizations; however, complex and ongoing changes to health care and retirement plans can create confusion that leads to poor choices. With proper planning, employers can develop communication strategies to help employees make the best selections for their wellness and future financial security.
Communication
October 7, 2019
HRPS: What is driving the increase in the skills gap? Why aren’t traditional methods working in closing the gap?
October 4, 2019
NSBA Executive Director and CEO Thomas J. Gentzel, with SHRM President and CEO.
There is a growing economic crisis in our country that is going largely unnoticed. It threatens our current and future prosperity as individuals and as a nation. Not since the 1930s, just before the Great Depression, have we faced such a daunting challenge: filling good jobs when there are not enough people available to staff them.
October 3, 2019
By Paul Wolfe
Difficult conversations are part of life. That makes tackling tough issues with tact and respect an important workplace skill. By cultivating a culture of trust and openness and fostering strong communication practices, you can successfully navigate tricky topics and help your team thrive.
October 3, 2019
On October 2, @shrmnextchat chatted with @jeanneachille, an HR technology expert, the founder and CEO of The Devon Group, and Chair of the Women in HR Technology Summit, about Women in Technology.
October 2, 2019
October 1, 2019
By Kelly Mack
It's happened too many times for me to count. A well-meaning person asks me if I work. It’s automatic. They take one look at my disability and motorized wheelchair, and think: “this person couldn’t possibly work.”
October 1, 2019