How "social justice CEOs" impact the company

When exectives head the "company values narrative", it can be a boon -- if it doesn't fall flat on its face.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2015

HR speak goes too far, says critic

HR often creates new ways to say the same things in order to make harsh realities sound palatable. But that may not be in your business's best interest.

By Tom Starner • July 7, 2015

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Study: Invest in your employees or lose them in the job market

If you aren’t focusing on workforce development, you may regret it in the long run.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2015

Want more women execs? Hire a woman CEO

Why employers looking to attract and retain talented female executives need to set an example within their ranks. 

By Tom Starner • July 2, 2015

Human Resources? Try "Human Capital Management"

This new way of looking at HR could put energy back into your organization.

By Kathryn Moody • July 2, 2015

Franchises face special HR demands

Running a business as part of a franchise can bring up issues that may challenge unsuspecting owners.

By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015

How your company can build an innovation culture

There are four keys to unlocking innovation in the workplace, and they don't follow a traditional way of thinking.

By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015

Succeed in HR by learning to adapt

This career can be rewarding, but it also calls for fast-thinking and a willingness to put up with change.

By Tom Starner • June 30, 2015

How a little kindness in the workplace goes a long way

Compassion may not be your typical workplace attitude, but the benefits of being nice can't be ignored.

By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015

Employers are struggling to manage hundreds of policies

Managers need to innovate and scale their policy processes to protect their people from risk.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015

Survey: Boss's bad communication skills drag the company down

Too many employees say their leaders struggle to connect to employees, making those leaders into liabilities.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015

How to make your employee recognition program matter

In a recent poll, SHRM found that tying employee recognition to company values gives those programs a serious boost.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015

How bad workplace behavior could harm employee health -- and the bottom line

Incivility in the workplace can crush a company culture. But that's only the beginning.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2015

Want employees to be sustainable? It'll take more than cash

More companies are trying to engage their employees when it comes to sustainability. But they have their work cut out for them.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015

To boost engagement, HR needs more than just an annual survey

Sharing data among management is not enough to boost sagging employee engagement, which remains an elusive target among HR leadership.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015

It's time for HR to step up its social media game

Social platforms are everywhere today, and HR leaders need to learn how to take advantage of them as a way to improve and expand company culture, according to Business2Community.

By Tom Starner • June 22, 2015

Young workers today want more than a paycheck

Tthey want to know their employer is making a positive difference in the community and the world in general—a tough but doable challenge, says the CEO at Tribe Inc.

By Tom Starner • June 22, 2015

Study: Both genders suffering from today's 24/7 work cycles

A new study suggests firms are misintepreting the dynamics that make workers of any gender miserable.

By Tom Starner • June 18, 2015

How do you define 'talent'?

Defining the oft-overused word "talent" has become a challenge for HR leaders; the trick is to match the definition with the employer's business strategy.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

Feedback options for employees may cut talent turnover

An expert says that by giving employees the chance to deliver honest, open answers -- and the means to do it easily -- HR can help foster a collaborative culture and reduce turnover.

By Tom Starner • June 16, 2015

Ex-GE CHRO on how (and why) Jack Welch came to respect the HR department

Former GE CHRO Bill Conaty succeeded in changing CEO Jack Welch's mind about the importance of HR. How can other CHROs do the same?

By Tom Starner • June 15, 2015

Study: Sitting near a mean boss can affect your behavior

Having a bad boss can make you act like one, but sitting far away from that same mean manager can cause you to be less unfair, according to a recent academic study. 

By Tom Starner • June 11, 2015

Expert: In an increasingly complex workplace, try to keep it simple

The workplace and all its processes are getting way too complex, but there are ways to keep it simple and successful, according to Josh Bersin, the founder and principal of Bersin by Deloitte.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

Survey: Engagement efforts falling way short

It may not be a surprise, but executives at some very large companies are concerned that their workforces are not very engaged on a basic level, including when it comes to a company's overall strategy.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

ACA reporting catches employers off guard, puts the squeeze on HR

During 2015, employers have some ACA compliance reporting on tap. But according to a recent survey, many are not sure how to proceed as the 2016 deadline approaches.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015