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A recent study found that post-pandemic employees plan to work from home 20% of the time. This figure has risen a startling 15% since the outburst of COVID-19.   Before the pandemic, many doubted the efficacy of the WFH model. Could employees remain productive without face-to-face accountability? Was it cost-effective to duplicate technology for home...

A difficult employee behaves contrary to your company’s professional expectations. Some characteristics of difficult employees are as follows: Disruptive to workplace efficiency. Poor performers who won’t take responsibility for their substandard work. Confrontational and given to unproductive debate or undermining.   When dealing with a problematic employee, first identify the behavior’s origin.   There are...

A staffing shortage occurs when a business lacks sufficient workers to perform necessary tasks. Staffing shortages reduce productivity and efficiency, increase overtime costs, and cause financial losses. To address a staffing shortage, you must identify the reason(s) for the deficiency. Potential reasons may include these factors: Increased demand — Increased consumer demand creates a need...

Retaining top talent is key to corporate success. These gifted individuals propel a company toward achieving its goals and remaining fiscally viable. On the other hand, losing top talent has a boomerang effect. An exodus of corporate leaders undermines success and makes the workplace less attractive overall. This increased discontent encourages more employees to leave,...

Employee experience defines the overall inclusiveness of the corporate culture. However, creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives thrive is a challenge for every workplace. A well-designed recognition system should build and sustain this inclusive office environment. At first glance, this high-minded goal seems counterintuitive since recognition usually singles out top performers. So, how can...

The year 2022 has had its ups and downs for the employment world. New businesses have started, and at the same time, venerable companies have laid off thousands of workers. Furthermore, experts predict what’s past is prologue, and we’ll see the same uncertainty apply in 2023. Another trend that has affected American industry since the...

Corporate Social Responsibility is a means by which organizations can support various worthy causes in their community, state, country, or worldwide. Many companies also see it as a way to improve their brand image and distinguish themselves from their competitors. A favorable reputation has many benefits, including increased positive media coverage, customer and employee attraction...