How to manage a culturally diverse team It is important for managers to foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique talents.
Employees reclassified? Time to start training managers You say you have already responded to the Department of Labor’s new overtime salary threshold by reclassifying some white-collar employees as overtime-eligible nonexempts? Congratulations! Now comes the hard part—training managers in the finer points of the Fair Labor Standards Act before the new ru
How to prepare for employee absences this vacation season As summer approaches, managers often face a surge of vacation requests from their team members. Efficiently managing these requests is crucial to maintaining operational continuity and avoiding potential disruptions. By implementing strategic planning and leveraging the appropriate tools, learn how
Tackling the top causes of employee burnout According to a recent poll conducted by the career advice platform MyPerfectResume, nearly nine out of 10 workers admit to feeling burned out. The question that begs answering is “Why?” Let’s look at the top five causes participants cited and what companies can do to address them.
Struggling with noncompliance? Banish these 3 contributing factors Failing to meet compliance standards can have significant consequences for organizations. Noncompliance can trigger an audit, lead to financial penalties, damage a reputation or, in severe cases, result in jail time. Ensuring compliance requires a team effort, but what is the best way to motivate ev
Strangers on your shop floor: What you need to know about OSHA’s new walkaround rule OSHA’s recently issued final rule on who may represent employees during safety and health inspections has employers worried. As a practical matter, the “walkaround rule”—which takes effect May 31—means employers have little opportunity to object to third parties who employees choose to accompany OSH
Keeping teams motivated and engaged during the summer months As the warm weather rolls in and school lets out, managers often face the challenge of maintaining team motivation and engagement. The summer months can bring distractions like vacation plans, kids at home and a general desire to enjoy the nice weather outdoors. However, with the right strategies, y
How socializing at work can help advance careers Whether you’re managing remote teams, working in person or some combination of the two, socializing and building relationships at work is crucial for career advancement. And if you already have that covered, consider your employees who have career advancement goals, and how you may be able to help t
How prevalent is worker burnout? The answer will surprise you When you notice a tired-looking worker or a stressed team member, think twice about simply writing it off as individuals having the occasional hard day. Staff members may be suffering from burnout, and their problem is yours, too.
Keep up with EEOC’s new, comprehensive enforcement guidance on harassment The EEOC has published a new, comprehensive guidance document that covers what employers must do to avoid liability for workplace harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetic information.