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The cost of invisible leadership: Recognizing the problem

09/23/2024
Managerial invisibility is an insidious behavior that can cloak your entire workforce and organization at large. Able to take many different forms, when invisibility occurs, retention and recruitment can plummet, absenteeism increases and both output and quality results decline. This detachment is exacerbating sentiments that employers are decreasingly caring about staff welfare.

5 leadership lessons from NFL football teams

09/23/2024
NFL football is a big business. It is more popular than ever and creates many of the most-watched shows in the United States each year. And each of these games provides leadership lessons if we look for them. Here are five important lessons for leaders and organizations who want to improve—all available to you from watching even a little NFL football.

Government shutdown: What HR needs to know

09/23/2024
If Congress can’t pass annual appropriations bills by Oct. 1, many federal government agencies will be forced to close or curtail operations for the 22nd time in U.S. history and the first time since 2019. By law, most federal agencies must furlough nonessential workers and stop or limit their activities until Congress passes and the president signs budget bills for fiscal year 2025.

The people-leader crisis: A wake-up call for organizations

09/16/2024
HR professionals and people leaders are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten organizational stability and performance. A recent study by employer brand experts Blu Ivy Group reveals alarming trends in burnout, disengagement and potential turnover among HR executives and managers.

7 strategies to boost company culture: HR’s Global Company Culture Day toolkit

09/13/2024
HR professionals, take note: September 18 marks Global Company Culture Day, an annual event that presents a valuable opportunity to highlight and enhance your organization’s workplace environment, and reinforce the crucial role that culture plays in driving employee engagement, improving productivity and increasing overall job satisfaction. Here are some practical strategies to make the most of this opportunity and foster a thriving company culture year-round.

Report: HR takes the lead on new employee onboarding

09/09/2024
HR departments are primarily responsible for new employee onboarding in 38% of organizations, according to new research by the Association for Talent Development, while the training and development function handles onboarding in 29% of organizations.

Maintain a peaceful workplace following the presidential debate

09/03/2024
With the first Harris-Trump debate scheduled for Sept. 10, smart managers already have moved staff meetings scheduled for the following day in order to reduce interactions. What else can leaders do to keep the atmosphere civil? Try these strategies.

BE HEARD Act may signal big employment-law changes

08/19/2024
With polling showing a neck-and-neck race to win the presidential election, employers should start paying attention to what the HR landscape may look like after a new president is sworn in next January. Congressional Democrats have begun introducing bills that spotlight policy priorities that may affect employers.

Feel free to ban offensive political memes and comments

08/12/2024
As the election nears, your employees are going to bring some of their political opinions to work. It’s your job as a responsible employer to keep the workplace free of harassment. You can and should train employees to interact civilly with one another, even those with different political views.

Beyond the punchline: Create a culture of appropriate humor

07/24/2024
When used correctly, humor can lighten the mood, build relationships and even increase job satisfaction. However, it’s essential to strike the right balance to avoid potential pitfalls. Here are some key strategies for fostering an environment where humor is appropriate and beneficial.