We recently celebrated HSA Day, and it suggested reminding staff about financial benefits. We tend to discuss benefits like retirement savings, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) annually, but is that enough? Companies provide benefits as a way of attracting and retaining staff, but they're often discussed during the time of lots of choices where attention may be divided.  Additionally, it’s not unusual to see an employee’s eye cross when discu

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we need to remember to address this in our workplace.  As domestic violence is increasingly common, chances are someone within your organization is or has been affected.  Providing resources and helping management understand ways to help can make a difference in someone’s life. Most companies have employee assistance programs; make sure that information is posted and that each manager has the information to provide staff.  Relo

Is your staff financially aware?  Have you ever talked about budgets and expenses?  Do they understand your company or departmental...

What is free speech for employees?  Should it be defined and discussed?  Does it matter if the speech is made at work or outside of work?...

What does it mean to consider your team’s purpose in the organization? Businesses are established for various reasons, offering products...

Many of us have at least dabbled in the use of Artificial Intelligence, but have you created or thought about a policy on the use of AI...

Job descriptions are vital in today’s business to help employees and managers ensure they’re on the same page.  They lay out the primary...

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...

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

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...

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...