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HR is Broken: DEI’s been axed… and that’s just the beginning

September 3, 2024 by Nathaniel Kruska

I hate to break it to you, but HR is typically one of the least popular departments in any large organization. Many employees think HR is broken, who see it as an overly bureaucratic source of unnecessary rules and paperwork. HR is also viewed as the gatekeeper of benefits and as the corporate grim reaper […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: compassionate leadership, culture, dei, diversity, employee benefits, employee retention, layoffs, workforce planning

All I want for Christmas is NO MORE DEADLINES! Easing the end-of-year HR burden

December 26, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

As the year comes to a close, many organizations find themselves caught in the chaos of holiday festivities, erratic schedules, and looming project deadlines. The end-of-year and holiday season can be particularly overwhelming for HR teams, who are tasked with managing a myriad of responsibilities. This includes the standard HR burden, plus the normal year-end […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: burnout, compassionate leadership, culture, employee benefits, employee relations, healthcare, managing employees, mental health, open enrollment, processing paperwork, productivity, wellness, workforce planning

Unlimited PTO is Bullsh*t: Why so many companies get it so wrong

September 7, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Unlimited PTO may sound like a dream come true for many employees. Who wouldn’t like the freedom to take as much time off as they need, whenever they want? It has been a continuously growing trend for companies to offer Unlimited Paid Time Off, in an effort to attract top talent. To be a leader […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: culture, employee benefits, employee relations, employee retention, managing employees, staffing, talent acquisition, workforce planning

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