HR Morning https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us Loneliness: How HR leaders can help teams move forward The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward?Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated.We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as life got busier, our social network got smaller and smaller. Then, COVID hit. Never before has the entire world been subjected to such collective feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and sorrow. Loneliness became pervasive.Colleagues were no longer... The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward?

Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated.

We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as life got busier, our social network got smaller and smaller. Then, COVID hit. Never before has the entire world been subjected to such collective feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and sorrow. Loneliness became pervasive.

Colleagues were no longer...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8543 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:27:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8543-loneliness-how-hr-leaders-can-help-teams-move-forward 4 benefits working parents likely need now Working parents are far more susceptible to stress and burnout than their childless counterparts. In fact, full-time working mothers experience 40% more chronic stress than working women with no children, and it was recently reported that 9.8 million working mothers in the U.S. are suffering from burnout. Working parents are far more susceptible to stress and burnout than their childless counterparts. In fact, full-time working mothers experience 40% more chronic stress than working women with no children, and it was recently reported that 9.8 million working mothers in the U.S. are suffering from burnout.

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8493 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:04:48 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8493-4-benefits-working-parents-likely-need-now Managing office holiday party risks: Mistletoe no-no’s The office holiday party season is in full swing. And employers who don’t want to suffer the old adage that “no good deed goes unpunished” would be wise to manage holiday party risks by considering these key suggestions from an employment law expert... The office holiday party season is in full swing. And employers who don’t want to suffer the old adage that “no good deed goes unpunished” would be wise to manage holiday party risks by considering these key suggestions from an employment law expert...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6363 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6363-managing-office-holiday-party-risks-mistletoe-no-nos Holiday Party Risks 5 Ways to Fine Tune Talent Acquisition with an Eye on Recession Will the global economy go into recession in 2020? That’s the worry on so many minds. News headlines reflect that concern with stories of trade disputes and that wonky-sounding inverted yield curve. The validity of those fears is... Will the global economy go into recession in 2020? That’s the worry on so many minds. News headlines reflect that concern with stories of trade disputes and that wonky-sounding inverted yield curve. The validity of those fears is...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6364 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6364-ways-to-fine-tune-talent-acquisition-with-an-eye-on-recession 5 Ways To Fine Tune Talent Handling the tricky questions in FMLA intermittent leave Intermittent FMLA leave is a giant thorn in the side of HR people everywhere. But not all intermittent leave requests are equal. Here’s a look at some of the most common scenarios, and how to handle them... Intermittent FMLA leave is a giant thorn in the side of HR people everywhere. But not all intermittent leave requests are equal. Here’s a look at some of the most common scenarios, and how to handle them...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6339 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6339-handling-the-tricky-questions-in-fmla-intermittent-leave Tricky Intermittent FMLA 5 reasons firms are switching to biometric time clocks – should you? Biometric time clock systems are gaining popularity with businesses all over the world. This type of time clock system has the potential to save time and money and make it simpler to track hourly employees. Does that mean you should... Biometric time clock systems are gaining popularity with businesses all over the world. This type of time clock system has the potential to save time and money and make it simpler to track hourly employees. Does that mean you should...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6278 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6278-reasons-firms-are-switching-to-biometric-time-clocks-should-you Biometric Time 10 Signs Your Workplace Culture Is Toxic (And How To Fix It) It's a hard thing to admit... that your work culture may be toxic. But identifying the symptoms and finding the antidotes for them can quickly improve morale, engagement, retention and productivity. Let's get started. Here to help is... It's a hard thing to admit... that your work culture may be toxic. But identifying the symptoms and finding the antidotes for them can quickly improve morale, engagement, retention and productivity. Let's get started. Here to help is...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4612 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4612-10-signs-your-workplace-culture-is-toxic-and-how-to-fix-it 10 Signs Toxic Workplace Culture ‘Just text me’: New way to interview Having trouble hiring? Who isn’t, with the tight job market, being ghosted by candidates and just the complete overhaul in the hiring process the last several years? And now... Having trouble hiring? Who isn’t, with the tight job market, being ghosted by candidates and just the complete overhaul in the hiring process the last several years?

And now...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6249 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6249-just-text-me-new-way-to-interview Just Text Me Independent contractor or employee? $4.5 million says you better be sure In one of a recent string of employee misclassification cases, the owners of a Philadelphia strip club made dancers sign contracts stating they were independent contractors, rather than employees of the club. But... In one of a recent string of employee misclassification cases, the owners of a Philadelphia strip club made dancers sign contracts stating they were independent contractors, rather than employees of the club. But...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6208 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6208-independent-contractor-or-employee-45-million-says-you-better-be-sure Independent Or Employee 13 recruiting mistakes even the best HR pros still make In a busy day, it’s easy to overlook the basics, and that’s especially true in the high-pressure War for Talent. Seasoned HR pros know from experience that... In a busy day, it’s easy to overlook the basics, and that’s especially true in the high-pressure War for Talent. Seasoned HR pros know from experience that...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6210 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6210-recruiting-mistakes-even-the-best-hr-pros-still-make 13 Recruiting Mistakes Employee engagement: Key steps to recognize and thank good people Valuable employees need to know their work makes a difference, so it’s important managers to thank good people. For managers, letting people know their work matters may take a little forethought and effort, but... Valuable employees need to know their work makes a difference, so it’s important managers to thank good people.

For managers, letting people know their work matters may take a little forethought and effort, but...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6186 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6186-employee-engagement-key-steps-to-recognize-and-thank-good-people Key Steps To Recognize And Thank Good People Judge sees age discrimination, jury awards $15 million Ageism continues costing employers dearly. The Los Angeles Times is on the hook for a $15.4 million jury award for demoting an older worker. It’s the most recent example of... Ageism continues costing employers dearly.

The Los Angeles Times is on the hook for a $15.4 million jury award for demoting an older worker.

It’s the most recent example of...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6160 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6160-judge-sees-age-discrimination-jury-awards-15-million Age Discrimination in the Workplace Judge sees age discrimination, jury awards $15 million Ageism continues costing employers dearly. The Los Angeles Times is on the hook for a $15.4 million jury award for demoting an older worker. It’s just the most recent example of Ageism continues costing employers dearly.

The Los Angeles Times is on the hook for a $15.4 million jury award for demoting an older worker.

It’s just the most recent example of

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6157 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:59:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6157-judge-sees-age-discrimination-jury-awards-15-million Sexual harassment blind spots: 3 keys to opening your CEO's eyes In this post-#MeToo world, nearly every HR pro has made sexual harassment prevention a top priority. But despite your best efforts, harassment isn’t going away. Research shows employees are just as likely to be sexually harassed now as they were before the #MeToo movement... In this post-#MeToo world, nearly every HR pro has made sexual harassment prevention a top priority.

But despite your best efforts, harassment isn’t going away. Research shows employees are just as likely to be sexually harassed now as they were before the #MeToo movement...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6137 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6137-sexual-harassment-blind-spots-3-keys-to-opening-your-ceos-eyes Sexual Harassment Blind Spots Employee burnout is costing you: 5 best ways to help Good HR pros are aware of how much damage burnout can cause - both to productivity and the mental health of employees. But many may not know just how serious this issue has become. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared employee burnout an “occupational phenomenon” that may require medical attention. While WHO isn’t going as far as classifying burnout as a disease... Good HR pros are aware of how much damage burnout can cause - both to productivity and the mental health of employees.

But many may not know just how serious this issue has become. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared employee burnout an “occupational phenomenon” that may require medical attention.

While WHO isn’t going as far as classifying burnout as a disease...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6107 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6107-employee-burnout-is-costing-you-5-best-ways-to-help Employee Burnout Cover SHRM 2019: Financial wellness benefits employees want and need The HRMorning team joined 20,000 other HR pros at the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual conference and expo in Las Vegas June 23 – 26. Here’s some of what we learned... The HRMorning team joined 20,000 other HR pros at the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual conference and expo in Las Vegas June 23 – 26. Here’s some of what we learned...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6076 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6076-shrm-2019-financial-wellness-benefits-employees-want-and-need SHRM Wellness Benefits Cover Courts: Legal pot clashes with zero-tolerance drug test policies Courts have historically found marijuana-positive drug tests sufficient grounds to terminate an employee or refuse to hire someone. Employers were safe to move forward without worrying about whether the individual was approved to use medical marijuana or if an employee was actually impaired while at work. Now, however... Courts have historically found marijuana-positive drug tests sufficient grounds to terminate an employee or refuse to hire someone. Employers were safe to move forward without worrying about whether the individual was approved to use medical marijuana or if an employee was actually impaired while at work.

Now, however...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6081 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6081-courts-legal-pot-clashes-with-zero-tolerance-drug-test-policies Legal Pot Clashes Cover Workers are looking – and leaving – for career development Prospective employees see career development as among the most important reasons to sign with —and stay with — with your organization. And, while you may think you are offering top-notch learning and development programs... Prospective employees see career development as among the most important reasons to sign with —and stay with — with your organization.

And, while you may think you are offering top-notch learning and development programs...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6043 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6043-workers-are-looking-and-leaving-for-career-development Improve Development Cover Here’s how NOT to terminate 938 people abruptly, and by email There really is no sure-fire way to deliver bad news to your entire staff. Some experts suggest you dish it out easy, in small increments, to soften the blow. Others says... There really is no sure-fire way to deliver bad news to your entire staff.

Some experts suggest you dish it out easy, in small increments, to soften the blow. Others says...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6008 Fri, 31 May 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6008-heres-how-not-to-terminate-938-people-abruptly-and-by-email How Not to Terminate People By Email Talent Acquisition: 3 ways HR can guide those picky hiring managers in the right direction Your people make or break your company, but finding the right hire in this tight labor market is a big challenge for HR pros. Something that can make it even more difficult... Your people make or break your company, but finding the right hire in this tight labor market is a big challenge for HR pros. 

Something that can make it even more difficult...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5973 Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5973-talent-acquisition-3-ways-hr-can-guide-those-picky-hiring-managers-in-the-right-direction Picky Hiring Managers Cover How the ‘at-will’ myth can leave employers exposed The vast majority of states operate under the “at-will” doctrine of employment, which gives both employers and employees... The vast majority of states operate under the “at-will” doctrine of employment, which gives both employers and employees...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5972 Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5972-how-the-at-will-myth-can-leave-employers-exposed At Will Firing Cover Motivating employees to higher performance Building and sustaining an energized workforce that takes initiative requires creating an inspiring atmosphere. Some of the key features of such a workplace are... Building and sustaining an energized workforce that takes initiative requires creating an inspiring atmosphere.

Some of the key features of such a workplace are...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5939 Mon, 06 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5939-motivating-employees-to-higher-performance Motivating employees to higher performance Rewards Matter: 4 great ways to recognize employees Rewards matter. Sure, salary and benefits are key factors, too. But for any good employee, being recognized for effort is as important to them as their paycheck – with the added bonus that a well-planned employee recognition program boosts retention and productivity. Of course... Rewards matter.

Sure, salary and benefits are key factors, too. But for any good employee, being recognized for effort is as important to them as their paycheck – with the added bonus that a well-planned employee recognition program boosts retention and productivity.

Of course...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5923 Thu, 02 May 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5923-rewards-matter-4-great-ways-to-recognize-employees Rewards Matter California Sexual Harassment case ends in $11M jury award For the second time this year, a California jury has awarded a sizeable $11 million verdict against an employer stemming from... For the second time this year, a California jury has awarded a sizeable $11 million verdict against an employer stemming from...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5927 Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5927-california-sexual-harassment-case-ends-in-11m-jury-award California Sexual Harassment case Retaliation at Google? Tech giant’s #MeToo fallout continues Google is back in the #MeToo spotlight, this time for allegedly retaliating against employees who say the company doesn’t protect workers against sexual harassment. Five months after... Google is back in the #MeToo spotlight, this time for allegedly retaliating against employees who say the company doesn’t protect workers against sexual harassment.

Five months after...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5911 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5911-retaliation-at-google-tech-giants-metoo-fallout-continues Retaliation at Google cover Handling sexual harassment when the offender’s the big boss How should you respond if an employee accuses one of your company’s leaders of sexual harassment? Progressive Women’s Leadership shares important insights to this and many other issues in its e-guide, “Women Leaders Share What’s Working: New Ways to Prevent Sexual Harassment.” Here’s a sneak peek from Chapter 2... How should you respond if an employee accuses one of your company’s leaders of sexual harassment?

Progressive Women’s Leadership shares important insights to this and many other issues in its e-guide, “Women Leaders Share What’s Working: New Ways to Prevent Sexual Harassment.”

Here’s a sneak peek from Chapter 2...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5886 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5886-handling-sexual-harassment-when-the-offenders-the-big-boss Sexual Harassment Cover Performance-based pay: Is it affecting your workers’ mental health? Performance-based pay is likely the most common feature of the compensation structures of U.S. companies, experts say. And guess what?... Performance-based pay is likely the most common feature of the compensation structures of U.S. companies, experts say.

And guess what?...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5892 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5892-performance-based-pay-is-it-affecting-your-workers-mental-health Performance-Based Pay Top 5 most popular employee perks: How does your company stack up? What are your employees’ favorite perks? If your workforce is anything like the 1,227 participants in a recent Unum survey, the answer is time away from the workplace. What are your employees’ favorite perks?

If your workforce is anything like the 1,227 participants in a recent Unum survey, the answer is time away from the workplace.

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5852 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5852-top-5-most-popular-employee-perks-how-does-your-company-stack-up Top 5 Most Popular Employee Perks Effective screening tactics when recruiting top talent As the talent market tightens, the pressure on HR to recruit, hire and retain high-performing employees is more intense than ever. Companies of all sizes are seeking that perfect employee as the demand for talent quickly exceeds the supply. You’ve no doubt heard that... As the talent market tightens, the pressure on HR to recruit, hire and retain high-performing employees is more intense than ever.

Companies of all sizes are seeking that perfect employee as the demand for talent quickly exceeds the supply.

You’ve no doubt heard that...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5854 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5854-effective-screening-tactics-when-recruiting-top-talent Effective screening tactics when recruiting top talent United Parcel Service sued for racial bias Nineteen United Parcel Service employees are suing the giant parcel distributor, saying they suffered repeated racial discrimination and the company did nothing to stop it, according to published reports... Nineteen United Parcel Service employees are suing the giant parcel distributor, saying they suffered repeated racial discrimination and the company did nothing to stop it, according to published reports...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5798 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5798-united-parcel-service-sued-for-racial-bias Discrimination Definition