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Ten things great bosses do every day

09/29/2022
We’ve all heard the adage, “People don’t leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses.” On the flip side, great bosses change us for the better. They see more in us than we see in ourselves and help us learn to discover our strengths. Look at these ten characteristics of great bosses to know where you rank—and, more importantly, how to improve.

A new gig: Employees engage in side hustle for fun of it

09/29/2022
The rise of the gig economy has been the proverbial talk of the town. Meanwhile, the U.S. job market overflows with traditional work opportunities, leaving everyone wondering why so many workers are shifting from conventional employment to a new gig.

Virtual team-building employees will love

09/28/2022
Remote workers are now the majority, and they crave a connection with their colleagues, access to company leaders and opportunities to create bonds with team members.

The Great Reconsideration: The time for reinvention

09/20/2022
Welcome to The Great Reconsideration, a large-scale opportunity for savvy companies to reinvent how they work and reduce the enormous waste of time, energy and talent that characterized the pre-covid workplace.

Stop X#$&! forcing fun in the office

09/20/2022
If you’re considering dragging that cornhole game to the office courtyard, think again. Apparently, no one back in the office (the people left there, at least) wants “forced fun” anymore.

Manage the legal risks of remote work arrangements

09/15/2022
Many employers are deciding it’s time to formalize remote work arrangements that were implemented on an ad hoc basis in 2020. If that’s your reality these days, understand that permanent telecommuting carries unique legal risks. Beware these pitfalls.

4 manager mistakes that trigger lawsuits

09/08/2022
The cost of defending even a merit-less lawsuit can run into the thousands of dollars. One way to prevent such costs and embarrassment is to teach supervisors to avoid angering employees in the first place. Train them to be aware of these four common mistakes.

Workers run from bad jobs, not toward good ones

09/06/2022
Employees who quit to take new jobs elsewhere are more motivated by negative experiences with their current jobs than the belief that greater opportunities await them in new gigs. That’s one finding of new research by the Gartner consulting firm.

The HR I.Q. Test: September ’22

09/01/2022
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

‘Hangover leave’ tops list of fantasy benefits

08/23/2022
Struggling to attract new employees? Perhaps it’s time to update your portfolio of perks.