Feedback-shy employees can cost employers $25K or more

When employees don't feel empowered to speak up, employers pay the price.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 16, 2018

Check your sunburn, not your inbox: Business email scourge persists while on vacation

Employees who don't want to deal with emails while on vacation can adopt communication strategies and enable basic filters before they leave. 

By Samantha Schwartz • July 13, 2018

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EEOC commissioners offer anti-harassment action items

The agency may be short-staffed at the top, but the work doesn't stop, commissioners told stakeholders at EEOC's EXCEL Training Conference.

By Kathryn Moody • July 12, 2018

Digitization drives job satisfaction, but few employers are digital-ready

Employers need to invest in their digital transformation or risk losing the war for talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 12, 2018

EEOC conference opens with reality check: Bias is unavoidable

Those in charge of D&I efforts must help others move past the fear that comes with speaking about bias, author Lenora Billings-Harris told attendees at the EEOC EXCEL conference.

By Ryan Golden • July 11, 2018

Focus on 'superpowers' to hire for your company's culture

To improve recruiting prospects, focus on traits you'd like to see in new hires and that your current employees strive to embody every day, writes Brad O'Neil of Evernote.

By Brad O'Neil • July 11, 2018

Workers seek employers with similar values that support their personal goals

An investment in workers' well-being, development and work-life balance can mean greater ROI for employers, a new report shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2018

Employers that lack a sexual harassment policy risk losing candidates

Workplaces risk losing out on potential employees when a brand is tarnished by rumors of bullying or harassment, a new study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2018

Spotify diversity and inclusion report not shy about room for improvement

The music streaming service said the report is part of its effort to be transparent and accountable, and to identify where change is needed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2018

Open office design doesn't guarantee face time at work

Research published by The Royal Society instead showed that tearing down walls led to an increase in electronic communication.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 9, 2018

Empowering employees to be authentic brand ambassadors

The ability to tap into everything shared online to create a constant flow of high-quality content on your own sites is unparalleled, writes Bridget Roman, senior product marketing manager for Adobe Experience Manager Livefyre.

By Bridget Roman • July 6, 2018

How to make free address offices more comfortable

Workplaces without assigned seats don't have to cause disorientation, writes Cristina Herrera, manager of workplace strategy at Ted Moudis Associates.

By Cristina Herrera • July 5, 2018

Racial justice leaders draft report for Starbucks on making lasting cultural change

Employers that take bold initiatives to confront racial bias may create a ripple effect that helps other organizations get started on the process, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 5, 2018

Mid-week Fourth of July vacations causing 1 in 5 managers stress

Half of the employees polled by Office Pulse plan to take vacation time around July 4, and many of those planning to return July 5 said they'll be "extra tired" or "hungover."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 2, 2018

Google unveils new policy on workplace civility

The employer wants to maintain its "open" culture as it eradicates bullying and harassment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 2, 2018

Despite tight labor market, older workers say age remains a barrier to jobs

Only 3% of those who experienced age discrimination made a formal complaint in the workplace or to a government agency, EEOC says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • June 29, 2018

Skills gap has HR thinking beyond the traditional workforce

Employers say they're increasingly relying on contingent workers, especially as they shift their focus from credentials to skills.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2018

60% of working parents suffer from burnout

Employers have good reason to assist workers in maintaining work-life balance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2018

Wellness initiative cuts diabetes and pre-diabetes cases by third

More than 30 million Americans live with diabetes, and companies pay hefty bills for their medical expenses.

By Katie Clarey • June 27, 2018

Most workers agree the US has a civility problem — just not at their workplace

Researchers in a recent survey also found that employees in uncivil organizations reported hearing more rude remarks now than before.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2018

Employees spend 4 hours a week on websites unrelated to work

Employers are working to prioritize cybersecurity and train employees on proper web practices, but personal device use can still be a drain on productivity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2018

Employers are overconfident about their ability to handle a crisis, study says

In a survey, most respondents said they could handle a corporate scandal, but few had tested their capability with a simulation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2018

Amazon's internal 'kangaroo court' raises questions, report says

In an effort to reduce turnover, employees facing termination are allowed to plead their case to a jury of their peers. But experts question whether it's doing more harm that good.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2018

Who are you overlooking in your diversity and inclusion plan?

Anytime a company broadens its D&I focus, the key is to increase — not limit — inclusiveness.

By Pamela DeLoatch • June 26, 2018

Over 10-year stretch, fewer LGBTQ workers say they feel 'closeted' at work

At the same time, LGBTQ employees mostly don't inform HR of negative comments because they fear harming work relationships and believe nothing will be done.

By Ryan Golden • June 26, 2018