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The Slack/MS Teams effect: deception and anxiety

09/01/2022
Apps like Slack and Microsoft Teams made it easier for remote employees to collaborate with one another during the pandemic. But not everyone is a fan.

Back to the office? How to make the call

09/01/2022
Just as September means back to school, it also signals back to the office this year for employers that have decided it’s time to end covid-driven remote work. But requiring all employees to report to your facilities is just one way to solve the post-pandemic puzzle of deciding who will work where.

Offer inflation bonuses to retain employees

08/30/2022
Like covid-19 bonuses that employers paid to retain front-line workers during the height of the pandemic, making one-time bonus payments to offset higher costs of living can help keep workers from leaving for other jobs.

Employees are ignoring the rules! How to deal with it

08/27/2022
Generally there are two types of rule-breakers: those who unwittingly break them (a quick reminder will set them straight); and those who knowingly break them (a tougher job for you). Here are some guidelines to deal with the latter.

Google joins trend toward more frequent feedback

08/25/2022
Google is nixing its twice-a-year formal review process in favor of more regular check-ins and feedback, the tech giant has announced.

What is quiet quitting… and how many of your staff are doing it?

08/20/2022
“Quiet quitting” is a trend no manager was asking for: a way for workers to justify why they’re not doing more than the bare minimum to stay employed.

Better benefits emerge as keys to retention

08/09/2022
The number of employees willing to pay for more generous benefits has rebounded following a dip during the pandemic. Those are among the key findings of a recent survey of more than 9,600 U.S. employees by the Willis Towers Watson consulting firm.

The best (and worst) things about working at home

07/28/2022
According to a new survey by the Myers-Briggs Company, remote workers say that not having to commute is the number one best thing about working from home, with freedom/flexibility second.

Counter ‘Big Quit’ with counteroffer strategy

07/28/2022
Surprisingly, more than 90% of organizations don’t have a policy or strategy on how (or whether) to propose counteroffers, according to Tom McMullen, senior partner at consulting firm Korn Ferry.

Investigate all harassment complaints ASAP

07/21/2022
Act fast as soon as you learn an employee has complained about harassment. If you don’t, you may lose the only defense your organization has.