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Pandemic has taken a toll on capacity for change

10/20/2020
The amount of change the average employee can absorb without becoming fatigued in 2020 has been cut in half compared to 2019, according to the Gartner business advisory firm.

The HR I.Q. Test: October ’20

10/01/2020
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Agreement elusive in debate over politics at work

09/29/2020
With less than a month to go before Election Day, Americans are predictably divided on a basic question: Is it acceptable to discuss politics at work?

Your workplace posters: Beware 3 common legal pitfalls

09/25/2020
Employers are often surprised to learn about their lesser-known legal obligations surrounding labor law postings. Here are the top three missteps that result in noncompliance.

After layoffs, address employees’ survivor’s guilt

09/01/2020
U.S. employers announced nearly 1.6 million permanent job cuts in the first half of 2020, according to tracking by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. It’s a staggering number, and those who are left working almost certainly feel the strain of survivor’s guilt.

The HR I.Q. Test: September ’20

09/01/2020
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Snapshot: Management skills needed to reduce employee stress

08/18/2020
Bad management is a significant source of workplace stress. Employees say bosses need to develop these skills to do better.

The HR I.Q. Test: August ’20

08/01/2020
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

8 tips to make HR effective in times of crisis

07/28/2020
As an HR pro, you probably played a key role in helping your organization survive the roller coaster of the Great Recession and the subsequent rocky recovery. The skills that were indispensable a dozen years ago can help you make sure HR remains effective as we weather the upheaval caused by the pandemic.

Are your ‘best practices’ just that?

07/09/2020
Experts may recommend adopting best practices and performance benchmarks to improve your group’s performance. However, as management consultant Michael McLaughlin cautions, don’t import ready-made solutions until you’re sure they’ll work in your situation. Test each practice four ways.