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Counter refusal to participate in diversity training

08/30/2024
Recently, we have seen an increase in lawsuits from workers who believe that being forced to participate in any kind of diversity training violates their Title VII rights. Now a federal appeals court has tossed out one such case. The court concluded that the worker’s refusal was unreasonable and his claims meritless.

Productivity, hours worked increased in the last year

08/26/2024
Managers say their teams have become more productive and are logging longer hours than they were a year ago, according to research by the Robert Half staffing firm. The trend raises concerns about employee burnout, lower morale and higher turnover.

Fair firing: Avoid masking performance issues with layoffs

08/23/2024
A recent survey by ResumeBuilder.com has unveiled a concerning trend in corporate layoff practices: Many layoffs aren’t intended to cut costs; they’re a way to cull poor performers from the payroll.

Multigenerational teams: Tips for fostering harmony

08/22/2024
The American workplace is experiencing a shift as multiple generations work together, each bringing their perspectives and work styles to the table. For HR, understanding and managing these generational differences is not just a challenge but an opportunity.

Promote respectful workplace communications with 10 actionable strategies

08/19/2024
You’re not alone if you’re concerned about maintaining a civil workplace during the run-up to elections this fall. Some employers have considered banning political discussions altogether, but that approach can backfire. Bernadette Jones, co-founder and CEO of HR consulting firm Visionova, has a more effective approach to ensure respectful workplace conversations. She offers these 10 actionable strategies.

Help wanted: Your employees want you to stop incivility in its tracks

08/16/2024
The impact of incivility on the workplace is staggering. Perhaps most alarming is that 66% of workers believe their managers prioritize business objectives over respectful treatment, while 62% report managers are ignoring uncivil acts. This leadership gap exacerbates the problem, as those experiencing incivility are twice as likely to perpetuate it. Here’s how to break this cycle and cultivate civility.

Understanding internalized gender and racial bias in feedback

08/14/2024
Recent data analysis from Textio, a company that says it was built to help companies hire and develop remarkable teams, highlights a critical issue in the workplace: the internalization of gender and racial bias in performance feedback. These biases significantly impact how feedback is perceived and processed by employees, affecting their performance, morale and even career progression.

HR leaders say recruiting, retention getting easier

08/12/2024
Although the U.S. labor market remains tight, a new Conference Board survey of HR professionals reveals that the recruitment and retainment challenges facing employers have eased.

Keep employees focused during these turbulent times

08/05/2024
Here are some tips on focusing employees on the tasks at hand even as they manage election-year anxiety—or argue about politics.

How to counsel employees who have personal problems

07/31/2024
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