Company perks help draw in new employees, and then keep them engaged once they’ve settled in. But not every perk is worth your time. Some things—like honoring an employee of the month or offering competitive rewards—don’t function as well in practice as you might expect. To find out which perks you should reconsider offering, we […]
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A few weeks ago, sexual harassment and assault allegations about Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein started making headlines. Since then, the outrage has snowballed as more and more stories of workplace harassment come to light. Women in industries ranging from advertising to government are opening up about their experiences of workplace harassment. It’s enough to make
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By Chris Lennon Some companies think it’s okay to overlook HR. Especially in small and mid-sized firms, there are managers who think they can deal with employee issues themselves. After all, HR isn’t a highly technical field, like drawing up engineering plans or managing a manufacturing process. It’s not as though an HR department is
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Continuing education is crucial for not only improving skills, but making sure your company is up-to-date on the latest industry research and developments. Learning new tricks or approaches gives access to different ways to solve problems and keeps you from getting into a mental rut. Education takes time, however, and there’s only so much time
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By Thuy and Milo Sindell Fans of the television show The Office will know that one of the best parts of the series is Michael Scott’s dislike of his HR employee, Toby. Over the years, Michael comes up with countless crazy ideas to “improve” the workplace. And without fail, Toby always shoots them down for
Reports of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace appear to be at an all-time high. The media reports daily on allegations across every industry—entertainment, technology, media, law, venture capital, finance, government, and more. The actions taken after an employee alleges harassment or discrimination can be key in limiting the employer’s potential liability and resulting
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Do a quick search online for articles about millennials and you’ll be flooded with results. Since the millennial generation has entered the workforce, this generation has dominated headlines with controversies, lessons, and new age approaches to business. In the meantime, older generations and traditional ways of doing business have been pushed to the side. Apps
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Does your small business regularly hire independent contractors or freelancers? If not, you’re not alone. A recent poll of over 2,200 small businesses conducted by Manta finds that few small business owners are taking part in the “gig economy” trend. Instead, the majority would rather hire permanent, salaried employees. Just 15% of business owners polled
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When you’re bringing new folks onboard, you want them to get to know their coworkers, get a feel for your corporate culture, and feel welcome enough to bring their own ideas or energy to help the team. More, if someone feels like they can’t fit into the team dynamic, they’re very likely to go hunting
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As a manager, your success isn’t measured by what you accomplish alone—it’s about what you make happen with the resources you have. And the most important resource you have is your staff. Here are four ways that making your staff look good helps you look good, and helps you advance yourself within your organization: 1.
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