An employee at a large oil company submitted a suggestion that netted him $18,000 from his company’s incentive-awards program. Although I can’t share the … Read more
3 Mistakes Companies Make Related to Resilience
If companies weren’t sure of the value of resilience before the pandemic, they certainly are now. These past several months have proven just how important … Read more
HR Famous: Are Mental Health Apps Better for Employees Than Human Interaction?
In episode 37 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss … Read more
4 Health Benefits Trends for 2021
Given the way 2020 has played out, it is hard to even attempt to figure out what 2021 will look like. However, as we look back over the past nine months, … Read more
Monitoring Remote Employees Says More About You Than Your People (and It’s Not Good)
“What? All your employees work from home? How does that work? How do you make sure they’re actually working?” These questions have become common responses … Read more
Balancing Confidence and Uncertainty in Analytics
There’s much that people analytics professionals can learn from how data has been used in the pandemic. One of the most noticeable aspects of the expert … Read more
The Inclusion of Men in Gender Equity Efforts
Too many organizations continue to miss the mark when it comes to their gender equity initiatives by focusing these efforts solely on changing women — from … Read more
How’s National Flex Day Working Out for You?
Last spring, when “Take Your Child to Work Day” rolled around, it seemed like a cosmic joke: So many millions of people were wishing they could just kick … Read more
How to Turn Down Applicants Tactfully — and Truthfully
Eggs and rejections should be done over-easy. Turning down applicants with class pays off in your long-term recruiting efforts and reputation as a great … Read more
Are Self-Insured Benefits Right for Your Company?
Investing in insurance is about hedging financial risks, whether for your home, car, or prepaid dream vacation. For employers, the goal is no different. … Read more