What is someone’s motivation to exercise? It could be to lose weight, or it could be for health reasons, or it could be to recover from an injury. If you … Read more
5 Creative COVID-Proof Ways to Address Employee Wellbeing
Numerous companies are taking extra steps to support their employees’ mental and emotional wellbeing. Many are offering greater flexibility, providing … Read more
An HR Book for Children? Or a Children’s Book for HR?
What happens when a child discovers that adults at her parent’s workplace can sometimes treat each other unkindly? Welcome to the real world, little girl. … Read more
Are You Constraining Recognition When People Need It Most?
Times have changed quickly, and in a way we could have never anticipated. I am writing this article from my home office, with my kids and newly adopted … Read more
Employee Recognition: Small Things Make a Big Difference
As we all continue to navigate the new work normal, we’ve entered a phase where more businesses are starting to re-open and onsite employees are returning … Read more
A Remote Work Guide for Employee Engagement
The office birthday parties and celebrations. The office softball teams. The lunch group that discusses politics, the environment, cooking, and how to be … Read more
The Critical Role of Employee Experience As HR Shifts From Focusing on Talent to Focusing …
When I talk with companies about employee engagement and culture-building, I like to ask a pretty simple question at the start: Why do you want to focus on … Read more
Best Practices for Preventing Disengagement Among Remote Employees
While the prevalence of employees teleworking has increased in recent years, a fully remote workforce is a novel concept for most businesses—one that … Read more
How to Engage Employees Through Volunteering, Even While Physically Distanced
In the best of times, volunteering is a popular way for companies to engage their people in purpose. Giving back not only provides employees with a sense … Read more
4 Avoidable Mistakes That Will Cause High Turnover in a Post-COVID World
According to a study by Bamboo HR, 68% of employees in the US have left a job within the first three months and another 31% jumped ship within six months. … Read more