Tag: HR

You Want to Get Employees Back to the Office? Improve the Office

Employee reluctance to return to the office isn’t simply coming from a desire to avoid long commutes or do their laundry in the middle of the day. Apparently, the in-office experience is quite problematic, according to a recent survey conducted by Appspace of 800 employees and 100 IT managers from various U.S. organizations with over […]

How Companies Are Quietly Backsliding on Diversity and Gender Equity

There’s no question that we’re facing a time of skepticism about and hostility toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. As a DEI consultant based in Florida, I have a front-row seat.  On the other hand, my role affords me countless opportunities to connect with people who are passionate about this work. Every day, I […]

This DEI Leader Started Her Career in High School

It’s rare for today’s business professionals to spend their entire career with the same organization—something that was much more common decades ago. But Keyla Cabret-Lewis has worked with Aflac not only her entire professional career but also even as an intern during her high school years. Cabret-Lewis started her journey with Aflac as a junior […]

Road Map to Creating Human-Digital Workforce Balance

Automation has the potential to battle workplace dissatisfaction. We hear a lot about “quiet quitting” and “acting your wage,” or doing the bare minimum at your job without leaving. At the annual World Economic Forum, one panel expert said quiet quitting is the natural sequel to the Great Resignation and that if you want people to […]

How to Use Your Introverted Tendencies to Your Advantage in the Workplace

I’ve dedicated my career to teaching the science of communication, and over the years, many people have approached me during training sessions, saying, “You’re so good at this. You’re clearly an extrovert!” This isn’t the case at all. I have always known that I’m an introvert, and communication hasn’t come easily to me. However, with […]

Workplace Protections for the Working Mother

Many working mothers strive to attain some form of work/life balance but may find their jobs don’t provide the flexibility and autonomy they need to reach this goal. As women, we often feel like we’re spinning one plate too fast and one plate too slow and will eventually drop them all. While many employers voluntarily […]

Summer Hours: Pros and Cons for Businesses

As the United States moves further into summer, the weather and long days can bring a welcome mental health boost but can also be distracting for some employees. Instead of focusing diligently on work, they may spend their Friday afternoons mentally packing for that weekend cabin trip or sneaking out a bit early to play […]

A Guide to Developing PTO Packages for New Small Business Owners

Starting a small business is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it also requires a lot of work and preparation to ensure you’re compliant with all laws and regulations. One important aspect of running a small business is creating an effective paid-time-off (PTO) policy for your employees. Choose the Kind of PTO You’ll Provide The […]

Faces of HR: Robert Boersma on Trust, Listening Deeply and Living to Work

HR Daily Advisor’s 2023 Employee Benefits Week is well underway and it doesn’t stop with our latest Faces column. Despite high-profile layoffs and an increased unemployment rate, the current job market may be tight but still robust, as candidates continue to seek new opportunities. Benefits and compensation continue to be not only a hot topic but […]

The Disappearance of the Back-Up Career

While many people dedicate their entire careers to a specific vocation or skillset, the reality is that most people are not so thoroughly specialized that they are limited to the skills required for their current job or career. For example: an accountant might also have a knack for carpentry, a truck driver might have a […]