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EEOC Considers Limits on Employee Wellness Programs

As Santa was busy making a list and checking it twice, so too was the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which was busy developing a naughty list of its own; on it, surprisingly, was employer-sponsored wellness programs! On December 7, the EEOC released a set of proposed rules seeking to limit the value of rewards that employees […]

How To Be More Effective In Zoom Meetings

At the height of the pandemic, businesses and several organizations need to find ways to continue their operations without jeopardizing one’s health. Virtual meetings became a big hit, and apps such as Zoom drastically increased their number of users. Slowly we are already getting the hang of these virtual conferences and meetings, but many people […]

How to Work with Millennials

According to the U.S. Census, there are 83.1 million young adults born between the years 1982 and 2000. They are what is most commonly known as Millennials, which exceed the number of the age group that precedes them. Currently, they are the largest generation that’s causing a significant shift in the workforce.  When you think […]

Top HR Goals for 2021

As we close the door on what many have called the longest and possibly the toughest year ever, it’s time to start looking to a brighter future. With a vaccine now approved and distribution under way, companies can begin to truly dream about business getting back to…well, usual. While your current list of goals for […]

Why Your Job Application Process Might Be Turning Away Talent

A fantastic opportunity to join your firm crops up and you – or your HR rep – dutifully go ahead and post it, excited to begin interviewing the marvelous talent that this top-notch job is sure to attract. And then, nothing. Crickets. Turns out that, despite your best efforts, your company may be putting up […]

Top Interview Questions to Ask as a Potential Employee

A job interview can become the deciding factor that will help you get the job you want in a matter of minutes. And what you need to do is extensive preparation. It starts when you move past the application stage. Aside from knowing the appropriate attire, learning body language cues, and gaining confidence, the one […]

Top Interview Questions to Ask as an Employer

The job interview is the most crucial part of the hiring process. It’s where you’ll get to know more about the candidate and see if they can become part of the team. But conducting the interview can become tough on the employer or the interviewer too. It requires planning and preparation. And one of the […]

What is Workplace Culture?

Your brand personality can be attributed to the overall workplace culture, and this should be defined when you establish your business. Many entrepreneurs make a huge mistake of not defining their work culture from the get-go.  Why? Because workplace culture will make or break your company’s success. Here’s everything you need to know about workplace […]

How To Manage Emotions in The Workplace

For some folks, going to work can serve as a welcome break from life’s stressors, be it marital strife, family drama, or just the weight of the world (and these days, it seems, has it ever really been weightier?) However, if your employees are unable to check these emotions at the door, it can cause […]

What is Employee Retention?

You’ve probably heard that people are a company’s most valuable asset. And if this is the case, you’d want to retain your best assets onboard for as long as possible. The goal is to help them reach their full potential and, in the process, empower them to contribute to the business’ growth.   In this article, […]