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Table of Contents Learn from Kate Bischoff Learn from Tammy Colson Learn from John Thurmond Learn from Tamara Rasberry Learn from Katrina Kibben Learn from Sarah Morgan Learn from Steve Browne Learn from Carlos Escobar Mentoring and coaching lessons are plentiful when it comes to teaching employees. The question we put to our panel of […]

Are you an energizer, harmonizer, or forecaster? Are you more democratic or autocratic? Whatever your management style, and whatever it says about how you lead others, it’s something you should know if you want to be successful long-term. If you have no idea what your management style is (or even how to get one), you’re […]

You have a lot on your plate. So, why should you attend a virtual conference? For starters, you should attend virtual conferences because they clear plates. Consider this: A typical HR pro has job openings to fill, new hires to onboard, departing employees to offboard, PTO to track, performance to manage, reports to create and […]

Take a peek around your office today. Are people doing their best work? Passionate about what they’re doing? Feeling fulfilled? Or does it look more like they’re staring at their screens or wandering aimlessly, waiting for the clock to hit 5 PM? Chances are, at least some of your employees are doing the latter. In […]

The lines between work life and personal life are continuing to blur. According to a 2018 MetLife study, employees are more committed to companies that enable enrichment not only at work but in their personal lives as well. When companies invest in their employees as a whole person, those employees are more satisfied and more […]

People aren’t usually great at goodbyes, and work is no exception. Sometimes, you’re sad to see employees go because they are talented and you care about them personally. Other times, you might be relieved that they’re moving on to pastures you don’t have to shepherd. Either way, it’s crucial to treat these transitions with care, […]

Hiring for a new or recently opened position can be a complicated and stressful process. A lot of effort goes into attracting, vetting, interviewing, and ultimately securing a candidate for the job. Even after all that, sometimes you end up with a candidate who isn’t a good fit, and the process starts all over again. […]

Believe it or not, time tracking is still an issue in 2018. When we have the equivalent of supercomputers riding around in our pockets, it seems crazy that keeping track of hourly work is still a challenge for many businesses. Nevertheless, over a third of respondents to a recent survey said their organizations are still […]

HR software is changing the world. Recently, the market for HR management software was valued at a staggering $14 billion. But while many organizations recognize the potential of HR software, deciding which solution works best is a more intensive process. SelectHub, a technology selection and market research company, surveyed more than 100 companies to get […]

Being the new hire in the office, much like being the new kid on the block, isn’t easy. Put yourself in their shoes and empathize with the stress of walking into a new environment where everyone already knows each other and shares a common bond. Simple tasks like finding the restroom or coffee maker can […]