HR Management

We feel good about our jobs, not so much about our pay

12/16/2024

An even 50% of workers surveyed said they are “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their jobs, and 38% said they were “at least somewhat” satisfied. But almost three in 10 workers said they are “not too” or “not at all” satisfied with their pay.

OSHA extends public comment period on proposed heat injury prevention rule

12/09/2024

The rule would require employers to create a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards in their workplace. It would more clearly set forth employer obligations and the measures necessary to effectively protect employees from hazardous heat.

Here come the new state employment laws for 2025

12/06/2024

States are emerging as prime sources of new employment-related laws. Here is a sampling of new laws scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, or soon after.

Start 2025 right with updated job descriptions

12/06/2024

Are all your employees performing the same tasks as when they were hired? Probably not. Job duties change all the time. Job descriptions should, too.

How to achieve organizational optimization through rightsizing

12/04/2024

In HR teams across industries, a quiet revolution is transforming how companies think about workforce management. Today’s most successful organizations view their human capital as a dynamic ecosystem—one that requires continuous calibration, strategic thinking and proactive adaptation.

The silent erosion: Confronting team dysfunction

12/04/2024

When workplace tension simmers beneath the surface, it’s more than just an uncomfortable environment—it’s a potential organizational time bomb. At the 2024 HR Specialist Summit, Catherine Rymsha illuminated the critical need for proactive leadership in managing team dynamics.

U.S. workers take slightly dimmer view of DEI

12/02/2024

Just 52% of American workers surveyed by the Pew Research Center earlier this year said they consider DEI programs a good thing, compared to 56% in 2023.

Tracking workplace well-being post-pandemic, and how managers can foster resilience

12/02/2024

Gallup’s latest data reveals a record low for U.S. employee life evaluation in 2024, but what does this score look like when broken down into its contributing details? By comparing figures from 2020 to today, we uncover not only the progress made but also the persistent challenges in building thriving workplaces.

Change readiness: 4 key workforce trends for 2025

11/26/2024

The ability to adapt isn’t just another corporate buzzword—it’s quickly becoming the defining factor between organizational success and failure. New research from workforce resilience experts at meQuilibrium reveals several critical trends that will reshape how we work in 2025, with change readiness emerging as the crucial thread connecting them all.

Why do leaders mistrust Human Resources? Examine the metrics

11/22/2024

CFOS generally mistrust the metrics offered by Human Resources about the state of the organization’s human assets. However, optimism may soon replace this skepticism as AI tools revolutionize HR metrics. These tools enable real-time analysis of what have traditionally been considered HR’s “soft numbers.”