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Tag: human resource management
7 Human Resource Management Basics Every HR Professional Should Know
Research: How Ratings Systems Shape User Behavior in the Gig Economy
A study reveals surprising differences between displaying an average score or individual reviews.
4 Reasons Why Managers Fail
Nearly half of all managers report buckling under the stress of their role and struggling to deliver.
6 Mistakes Leaders Make When Announcing Layoffs
There’s no way to sugarcoat the bad news. But you can deliver it with respect and compassion.
Corporate Learning Is Boring — But It Doesn’t Have to Be
Four lessons from Disney on infusing creativity into employee training.
Leading the 6-Generation Workforce
This unprecedented age span, from the Silent Generation to Gen Alpha, offers unique opportunities for inclusion and impact.
Designing a Corporate Alumni Program? Start Here.
How to keep your former employees in your company’s orbit.
Onboarding New Employees — Without Overwhelming Them
Give people the space and time they need to thrive in their new job.
How Gamification Can Boost Employee Engagement
Research on what works — and what to avoid.
Surveilling Employees Erodes Trust — and Puts Managers in a Bind
Research offers three ways leaders can navigate the benefits and backlash of using electronic monitoring systems.
The Challenge of Retaining Startup Talent After an Acquisition
Why so many employees leave after an acquisition — and how you can avoid an exodus.
Why Calling Your Workers Heroes Can Backfire
New research examines how Instacart workers reacted to the sudden moralization of their jobs in 2020.
Building a Labor-Employer Alliance to Reform U.S. Health Care
The Taft-Hartley health plans, which arise out of collective bargaining, offer a proven model.
Why DEI Leaders Are Burning Out — and How Organizations Can Help
Which approaches support the people charged with leading DEI efforts, and which drain them?
9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond
Looking ahead at a year of continued disruption, employers who successfully navigate these trends will be able to create a competitive advantage.
What the New Freelance Economy Means for Your Talent Strategy
A conversation with innovation experts John Winsor and Jin Paik on building a transformational workforce.
How Companies Can Help Universities Train Tech Workers
A new model for long-term collaboration, based on five principles.
3 Key Metrics That Employee Engagement Surveys Miss
Use these nontraditional KPIs to actually boost engagement.
How Calibration Meetings Introduce Bias into Performance Reviews
These meetings, in which supervisors discuss and adjust ratings across the company, are often intended to eradicate bias. In fact, they can have the opposite effect.