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Reality check: Are your employees ‘quiet vacationing’?

Summer vacation season has arrived, and some employees plan to leave their desks behind for travel or a staycation. Others may not be submitting a leave request, instead taking time away from the office without officially requesting PTO. This is the latest workplace trend, dubbed “quiet vacationing.

The vital importance of diligent documentation

One critical area that HR professionals must always remind managers about is the importance of diligently documenting employee performance issues. Taking the time and care to document thoroughly can save you and your company major headaches later.

Follow best practices for criminal-conviction screening

You could wind up facing a discrimination lawsuit even if you had no intention of discriminating against anyone for any reason. How? By using a seemingly neutral and reasonable pre-interview screening question that has a disparate impact on a protected class.

Grow up already: Managing childish adults

Am I supervising an office or a third-grade classroom? you might wonder if you frequently deal with whiners, pouters, tattletales, gossips, jokers and others who seek attention through juvenile actions. Restore order with these three tips.

How to prevent hostility from taking over your ranks

No one appreciates being treated disrespectfully. Rudeness, inappropriate body language, micromanaging and silencing individuals drive employee disengagement and turnover. When unchecked, incivility can contribute to a more serious situation—a hostile work environment.

Use AI to save time and avoid bias in job descriptions

The recent advances in AI could potentially revolutionize how you as an HR professional work. You can use AI tools to streamline the process of writing job descriptions, saving time on research and drafting. However, you’ll want to carefully review to ensure the language aligns with your employer br

Prioritize summertime staffing for long-term rewards

With last week’s passing of Memorial Day ushering in the summer season, HR professionals face a crucial juncture in the hiring calendar. The summer months present a distinct opportunity to bolster teams with an influx of new talent, from recent graduates seeking their first roles to seasonal interns

Court: Your policy can require employees to keep ‘spy cams’ turned on

A federal court has upheld an employer’s handbook rule requiring full-time camera monitoring of employees. The ruling is a victory for employers who want to track the behavior of employees they can’t directly observe.

Ponder these questions for improved goal-setting outcomes

Are the goals you set for yourself or your team at the start of 2024 coming to fruition? As the midpoint of the year approaches, evaluate where things stand. If progress is slow or motivation has fallen by the wayside, don’t delay getting back on course.

7 tips new managers can use to develop high-performing teams

These seven strategies can help you establish yourself as a trusted leader who creates a supportive workplace environment that nurtures individual and company-wide success.