Many of us have heard of quiet quitting but what is ghost working and how does that compare? Quiet quitting consists of employees who do...

With mental health concerns, stressors in daily news, and strife seemingly everywhere, how can we promote civility in the workforce? ...

Most managers have heard of exit interviews, but what are stay interviews and can they be helpful? Stay interviews are conducted with...

Most managers are familiar with specific job descriptions, but what’s a general job description and why would a company need or want it?...

Unfortunately, these days protecting your company from spam must be top of mind.  Have you provided your staff with the tools/reminders...

There’s been recent news regarding an HR executive caught in an uncomfortable position in a very social media way which made me think...

It used to be that office etiquette seemed inherently understood: you don’t microwave fish; you greet each other with a smile; you listen...

In working with employees, we look for specific skills sets in hiring, but what are soft skills and why do they matter? Soft skills are...

Some managers and/or staff may ask what exactly is HR and why do I need it in my organization?  First, consider HR as Human...

In a world of divergent opinions often clashing and creating chaos, what can we do to encourage conflicting ideas at work in a way that...

The year is flying by and it’s a good time to review annual goals! It’s easy to “set and forget” goals each year but if we don’t put...

As an HR person, I understand that policies are important and being consistent in how we follow them can protect both the company and...

Summer can be a busy time with the differing schedules and longer days, so how can we use that to boost employee morale?  When it comes...

Most of us like to think we’re fair-minded, but do we realize we may practice age bias at work? I recently read an article about age...

We want our employees to learn and grow, but have you looked at your promotion process lately?  Do you have one?  Does your staff know...

Yes, human resource professionals love employee documentation.  I’ve seen many managers roll their eyes at the request, and I understand...

Burnout and stress should have us considering ways to encourage mental and physical health at work. Why should managers consider these...

Regardless of industry, and whether you have 1 or 1,000 employees, we all face the possibility that workplace violence could enter our...

Virtually everywhere I’ve worked, there’s been at least one toxic employee.  If you don’t work with one, you’ve certainly heard of...

When’s the last time you thought about the meaning of a productive meeting? I was reading an article this weekend about “bad” meetings,...