Category: Employee Relations

Rethinking PTO With a Convertible Plan

Rethinking PTO With a Convertible Plan

Paid time off (PTO) presents a unique challenge. It consistently ranks among employees’ most sought-after benefits. But PTO is also among the most underused offerings. According to The Harris Poll, 78%…

How Generative AI Can Transform HR

How Generative AI Can Transform HR

How Generative AI Can Transform HR   Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has great potential to support your HR employees. The hope is that it can streamline administrative tasks and free HR employees…

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours The art of communication rests more in listening than in speaking. We have two ears and one mouth because we’re supposed to listen twice as much…

Could Sabbaticals Enhance Your Benefits Offerings?

Could Sabbaticals Enhance Your Benefits Offerings?

In the ongoing battle for talent, employers are seeking innovative benefits to attract and retain workers. One solution gaining momentum is the employee sabbatical. According to the management consultant WTW, only 15%…

Strategies To Address the Growing Problem of Workplace Loneliness

Man sitting overwhelmed with workplace loneliness. Sitting on stairs outside office building.

Strong relationships are one of life’s great rewards. This is as true in the workplace as it is at home. The well-being provider WellSpark Health reports that social connections at work: Reduce…

Employers Emphasizing Comprehensive Virtual Care

More organizations are seeking providers with whole-person telehealth offerings. Learn how this trend can impact health care costs, vendor management and employee access.

Virtual health care continues to demonstrate its value to employees, employers and providers. In turn, organizations are increasing their telehealth investments. But as virtual care benefits grow, so can the number…

Best Practices for Recognizing Your Remote Employees

For decades, employee recognition usually involved bringing staff together in a large conference room to honor work anniversaries and top performers. There might be a framed certificate, a handshake and a…

Preventing Burnout Starts With Job Design and Culture

Employee burnout continues to challenge workplaces across industries and around the world. According to Forbes magazine, a global study found about 70% of employees had experienced burnout over the past 12…

How To Help Employees Overcome AI Fears

The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini has created immense expectations. AI promises to accelerate innovation, design and personalize content, handle manual tasks, and allow…

Best Practices for Empowering Women in Leadership

Despite excelling in leadership qualities, women often face an uphill climb to the top roles. Data from the human resources association SHRM and Harvard Business Review captures this ongoing challenge. Women account…