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January 3, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Money Talks
Dear HR Manager, I am delivering 2023 compensation updates to my team. In the past, I sent an email with the results and an offer to meet if they had any questions. Many seemed disappointed with their increase or needed clarification about the outcome. This year, I want to be more prepared. ...
November 29, 2022
Dear HR Manager from Whiplash
Dear HR Manager, I am having a difficult time making a hiring decision. One of the top applicants is a “boomerang” candidate who left our company six months ago. They are a strong candidate, know the team, and have the requisite skills for the job. But part of me wonders if they will stay. ...
November 1, 2022
Dear HR Manager from Pulled in Two Many Directions
Dear HR Manager, Our team recently reorganized into a matrix reporting structure. I now have two managers from two different departments and two “to-do” lists. This works well most of the time, but I run into trouble when both managers have pressing concerns with similar deadlines. I want to ...
September 13, 2022
Workplace Culture | The Changing Landscape of Marijuana Legalization
Starting with Colorado in 2012, a growing number of states have passed legislation legalizing the use of marijuana. As of June 2022, marijuana use is legal in 18 states for recreational use and in 39 states for medicinal purposes. Employers should review their employment drug policies since ...
August 15, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Reorganizing Your Hiring Process to Avoid Groupthink
Humans have an innate drive to “fit in,” and it shows up in all shapes and sizes. The cognitive bias, groupthink, is influenced by the desire to conform and may result in a poor or irrational group decision. Subconsciously, individuals may be swayed by popular opinion or status and fear others ...
June 7, 2022
Workplace Culture | The Business Case for Pet Insurance
Gym reimbursements, hotel discounts, mental health resources, and more options in today’s competitive benefits packages offer more than yesteryear’s standard health insurance package. Cutting-edge companies understand that their employees are unique and that they need to provide ...
May 3, 2022
Workplace Culture | Welcome the Gig Worker to Your Talent Portfolio
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the work environment in many ways. One area that has grown significantly is the number of employees leaving the full-time workforce in exchange for contract, freelance, or gig work. The U.S. added two million gig workers in 2020 to a global pool of over 1 billion ...
April 12, 2022
Workplace Culture | Leaders Take on Decision Fatigue
A particularly taxing day for a leader may mean sitting through hours and hours of meetings where they are asked to make enough decisions to make their head spin. They arrive home or shut down their laptop for the day and feel mentally exhausted. Then they are faced with still another ...
March 15, 2022
Keep Learning “Sticky” with Nudge Theory
You conducted a thorough needs analysis and identified a true learning need for the team you manage. You identified an amazing trainer to develop content in a manner that engages and delights participants. One point for you, the star manager. The training takes place, and the initial feedback ...
February 15, 2022
The Missing Half of the Equation: Paternity Leave
For parents, this is likely not new information – the United States is far behind other developed countries in regard to maternity leave benefits. Yes, parents can apply to take up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave but this time off is not guaranteed to come with a paycheck (read: not helpful for ...
