As news of layoffs, tariffs, potential recension, and other information bombards us, how do managers help staff in uncertain times? ...

As employers, a large part of your budget relates to staffing, but are you maximizing employee benefits? We typically have benefit...

Having recently returned to work, I am reminded what it means to take time off. Ironically, I started writing this a couple of weeks ago...

There’s been a lot of discussion about AI and how it will affect our lives, and I’ve seen various articles discussing whether Human...

Unfortunately, in today’s environment, we do need to think about how we can keep employees safe. We should not just assume we won’t have...

It can be easy to tell someone they’re doing a good job, but performance feedback for someone who’s not working to expectations is much...

At a time when we’re setting new goals and ramping up for the year, how do you motivate your employees to do the same? And what...

As individuals start setting goals, what can managers do to set expectations for success? Are we simply assuming our employees will take...

As time passes, it’s important to reflect on the year with employees. What was learned? What mistakes were made? What successes were...

Unfortunately, getting scammed is a real possibility these days, so we need to talk with employees about scams and how they can affect...

We’re at a time of year when many people get sick, so how should managers handle unexpected absences? Of course, a lot of this depends...

Why and how can managers practice thankfulness with employees? As we move into the season where saying thanks is more top of mind, how...

As an HR person, I’ve learned to differentiate between exempt and nonexempt employees and jobs, but many people don’t really understand...

As we get closer to the holidays, cold and flu season, how do managers deal with absenteeism? We’re at a time of year when there are...

As we get closer to the end of the year, what type of year-end reflection can lead to new year success? How can you wrap up the year in...

As the election ramps up and individuals prepare to vote, how should managers deal with politics and employees? Clearly political issues...

As we get closer to the end of the calendar year, managers need to make sure they’re helping each employee with their goals. Regardless...

Why should companies provide education on employee benefits? After all, employees know they need medical/dental/vision/life/other, and...

Most of us are aware of the different age groups currently in play on the job, but how should managers work with various generations and...

Why do managers need to consider kindness in working with employees? Of course, we should all treat each other with respect and...