Why ‘Smart’ Isn’t What It Used To Be
While the “soft smarts” of emotional and cognitive intelligence are tougher to quantify, data trends support prioritizing those qualities.
Is It Time To Put Your Company On A Meeting Diet?
Shopify and others have experimented with asking employees to halt some meetings. Could this be a boon to over-scheduled workers—or a draconian, top-down attempt to simplistically solve a complicated problem?
Polls Show Use Of Gig Workers On The Rise
There is still resistance to the use of contract workers, but our surveys of CEOs and CHROs show that increasing numbers of companies are turning to the talent solution. And with California’s recent ruling, it’s even clearer that the ‘gig economy’ is here to stay.
Why You Need To Write A New Contract With Top Talent: Part 2
Leaders need to empower top talent at all levels to maximize impact—and then pay them for it. Five questions that will help.
How To Help Set Women Up For Success
To get to true equity in the workplace, HR leaders need to take specific steps, says Danielle Crane, chief people officer at OneStream Software.
Corporate Ghosting Is On The Rise. Here’s Why It Hurts You
Part of a breakdown in social conventions, dropping communication—by employees or employers—damages workplace culture.
Your CEO Is Leaving, Suddenly. How Do You Make Sure Employees Don’t Follow Out The Door?
With the proper preparation, HR leaders can minimize the negative impact of abrupt leadership changes—and even turn them into opportunities, says Sheryl LaPlace, senior HR consultant at Insperity.
Why Top Performers Don’t Always Make Great Leaders
Mistaking one for the other can lead to toxicity in the senior ranks—and create a mess you’ll have to clean up later. Here are five traits to look for before promotion.
How Training Helps Build Culture
Offering employees every opportunity to develop and grow is critical to creating a winning culture, says Linda Luman, VP of human resources at Achieve.
The 5 Major Steps To Implementing A Successful 4-Day Workweek Trial
Qwick was the first hospitality-technology company to trial a four-day workweek, starting in April 2022. It worked so well, the organization has extended the trial through July 2023. CEO Jamie Baxter shares the key steps to trying the idea out.