Fed agencies by the numbers for FY 2024
The EEOC, National Labor Relations Board and OSHA have released new statistics on their activities during federal fiscal year 2024, which ran from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024.
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Gallup throws cold water on the AI revolution
Artificial intelligence has been touted as the biggest technology breakthrough in years, destined to transform how companies design and deliver products and services, and how employees perform their jobs. But a new Gallup poll reveals that just one in 10 U.S. workers uses AI at least weekly.
Time off to vote? It may be required in your state
There is no federal law that requires employers to provide voting leave. Whether you provide paid time off depends on your policies and whether you are in a jurisdiction that requires it.
Employees have gripes? Hold a peaceful meeting
Sometimes it’s up to HR to help calm workplace discord by facilitating a meeting where staff can voice their grievances. Follow these guidelines to conduct a group meeting for employees to openly express their concerns without fear of repercussions.
Tips for smart negotiations
Negotiations happen all the time at work. Sometimes the setting is across a conference room table, sometimes it’s in your boss’s office, sometimes it’s over the phone with a vendor. No matter where or when, though, negotiation is a key skill every HR pro must master. Follow these rules for conductin
Review policies limiting workplace romantic relationships
Earlier this year, the EEOC released the final version of its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. One of the report’s most significant conclusions: Employers can lessen the likelihood of workplace sexual harassment by putting up guardrails to regulate workplace romantic and sexual r
How to fix a department problem
If you or your organization’s executive team must call an entire department on the carpet for an overall workplace problem, don’t let the “defeat” become demotivating.
Recognizing presenteeism in your team members and 10 ways to address it
Your star employee hasn’t missed a day in months, but their output has mysteriously declined. Another team member is visibly under the weather yet insists on powering through their tasks. These scenarios point to a pervasive issue in modern workplaces: presenteeism. This phenomenon can be more costl
Leading through conflict in a divided workplace
Social scientists, economists and others use the STEEP framework to understand the large-scale drivers from which trends are born. STEEP stands for social, technological, economic, environmental and political. It applies well to the many challenges employers and workers face today.
Documenting discipline: The 3 cardinal rules for managers
Managers should make documentation of employee performance, behavior and discipline a regular habit. HR can help limit the organization’s legal liability by counseling managers to keep three basic principles in mind when documenting discipline.