Summer brings a welcome change of pace. Longer days, sunny skies, and a bit more flexibility give everyone a morale boost. But as HR professionals, we know that what feels like freedom to the team can very quickly turn into friction when it comes to keeping things moving for a business. Summer staffing gets complicated, […]
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Essential or Expendable: The Self-Destructive Trend of Dehumanizing Employees
“We all know the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” That old adage has served society well for the last few millennia, but unfortunately seems to have fallen by the wayside in recent times. At a societal level, growing polarization has made it easier than ever to dismiss or demean […]
Why Good Employees Quit: 10 Detrimental Behaviors of Bad Bosses
There are lots of reasons why good employees quit. Pretty high on the list: a horrible boss. We’re not talking about the caricature from movies—we mean the real managers and executives who do subtle but unbearable things on a regular basis. The ones who don’t see themselves clearly and have no idea the effect they […]
Unlimited PTO is Bullsh*t: Why so many companies get it so wrong
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 […]
This is the most important tool you have to retain your best employees
Last week, we heard a story about a soon-to-be college graduate who majored in communications but was eager to gain any kind of experience he could. He was selected for an internship at a product design company despite having no prior knowledge or experience in the field. So, what can an intern teach us about how […]
Employees are not expendable resources: Maybe we should treat them like humans
As we move towards a workforce that’s becoming more and more automated, it’s important to remember that employees should be viewed as more than just replaceable cogs in the wheel of your business. Employees are real people with families, hobbies, and lives beyond the company where they work. Perhaps we need to reevaluate our values […]
