Avoid these 4 layoff lawsuit triggers
In addition to being gut-wrenching for HR, layoffs are a legal landmine. Here are four layoff errors to avoid.
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20% say their jobs negatively affect mental health; young workers feel the most stress
Just 27% of workers ages 50 and older said their jobs cause stress, as do 30% of workers ages 35 to 49. However, 37% of workers 34 and younger said work stresses them.
Help! I can’t stop thinking about work
It’s far from unusual for workplace matters to remain on a manager’s mind after business hours. A difference exists, though, between occasionally kicking around new ideas or problem-solving a bothersome situation and letting work take over your personal life. Such intrusions boost the risk of burnou
Emergency preparedness: How to react in active-shooter situation
No manager wants to face an active-shooter situation, but the reality is that violence can happen in any workplace—including yours. It’s essential that, as a manager, you think about how you would handle sudden workplace violence. Amid chaos, employees look to their leaders for cues. Your forethough
Protecting your team trust when leadership actions create doubt
As the critical link between executive leadership and frontline workers, managers must now balance implementing corporate directives with preserving team morale. Here’s what every manager should know about treading through this increasingly complex terrain.
9 surefire morale deflators--and how to avoid them
With everything on your radar during the workday, it’s easy to forget about employee morale. But keeping the team engaged isn’t something that can be ignored or postponed. To keep morale on your radar, be aware of some of the common management mistakes that undermine it. Here are nine main deflators
Strengthening worker safety during escalating summer temperatures
Temperatures are hitting new highs, and your workers need protection now. As summer heat intensifies, HR professionals must take immediate action to establish workplace heat-safety measures.
Contingency plan: Heed these cautions when compiling layoff lists
Even if you don’t believe you will have to eliminate jobs any time soon, it’s probably a good idea to start formulating preliminary layoff plans now so you can move quickly if the need arises.
Motivation: 3 questions to get a good worker out of a rut
When good workers seem to be simply going through the motions, it may be because they’re riding on the career merry-go-round—wanting to try something new, but unable to get away from what they’re already doing. Here are some questions to ask them.
Stop unauthorized work by remote employees
If you have employees who work remotely at least some of the time, you know how difficult it is to track exactly what they are doing and when they’re doing it. That can be bad news if those employees are nonexempt. They must be paid for all work they perform—whether you knew they were working or not