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Phil Ash

3 steps to solve an invisible DEI problem: Awareness

New research conducted by Torch suggests there is a gap in awareness between how well-meaning business leaders think they’re doing on DEI and their actual progress. Three steps can help align leaders’ thinking about their organization’s DEI challenges.

Worried about a new hire? 'Salvage operation' tips

Despite a thorough hiring process, even promising candidates can develop performance issues once on the job. Now, several weeks in, you’re noticing concerning patterns that weren’t evident during interviews. Before making a hasty decision in either direction, it’s time for a structured approach to e

Ensure hiring practices match today’s realities

In a time of unprecedented changes, hiring managers remain laser-focused on outdated requirements as far as degrees expected, credentials, amount of experience and the number of fancy letters after someone’s name.

OK to discipline worker who filed complaint

Make sure your organization’s supervisors understand that it’s perfectly legal to impose legitimate discipline on an employee who has filed a harassment or discrimination complaint.

12 tips for your next performance review

At its core, performance reviews don’t need to be complicated, says Paul Falcone, principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting. Following are 12 practical tips for your HR team and managers to put into practice during their next round of performance reviews.

Pay for travel time to voluntary OT shift?

If an hourly employee has to travel from one location to another to continue their principal activities during the workday, then that’s paid time. Commuting time, however, is unpaid. But what if an employee completes a full shift at one location and voluntarily takes on an overtime shift at a differ

Roadmap for leaders: Research reveals what employees want most in uncertain times

As the pandemic fades into the rear-view mirror, the lessons learned provide a roadmap toward effective leadership in tough times. Building trust with employees is vital, displaying vulnerability can be useful and providing inspiration is key.

How to nurture high-potential employees

High-potential employees, or HIPOs, typically stand out among their peers based on superior performance. They often master their roles and responsibilities early in their tenure and look for additional opportunities to excel. Proactive companies try to make the most of their highest-performing talen

Stop taking high performers for granted

Here are two simple tactics that will improve your staff engagement and slow the “quiet quitting” of your team.

Overcoming challenges: Lack of engagement, lack of teamwork and poor communication

We all know employees have embraced fully remote and hybrid workplaces—many going so far as to proclaim they will quit their jobs if this perk isn’t part of the package. But a recent Business Management Daily survey of leaders shows the effect this is having on the workplace: Teamwork is suffering a