It goes without saying how important it is for companies to focus intently on supporting mental health — an ongoing process of putting resources and investment towards keeping employees safe, productive and comfortable in their work-life balance. There were a handful of engaging sessions that honed in on this topic at SHRM 2021 and how... Continue Reading →
Communicating & Engaging with a Distracted Audience
The SHRM 2021 Annual Conference and Expo featured an abundance of excellent sessions that focused on communication and engagement with a distracted audience – two vital components of the new workplace culture that requires a steady stream of fresh ideas and innovation to drive the future of work, regardless of what that may look like.... Continue Reading →
Managing Change in the Workplace
One of the key topics at the SHRM 2021 Annual Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, was “change” – specifically, how this fluid alteration of our personal and business life continues to be a vital part of the HR puzzle, as the industry works to fix current issues while looking ahead to innovate for the... Continue Reading →
Top Takeaways from SHRM 2021
Thousands of HR professionals from around the world gathered in Las Vegas—and online—to attend the SHRM 2021 Annual Conference and Expo, held on Sept. 9-12, 2021. Although the event looked a bit different this year, the theme was clear: to build workplaces where employees and employers thrive, now more than ever, during these ever-changing times. We’re sharing our key SHRM takeaways that you can start practicing in the... Continue Reading →
Employee Benefit and Well-being Trends in 2021
Looking at the workplace through the lens of the employee gives a very different picture than it did just a couple of years ago. The pandemic brought about a profound change in the way we live, work, and interact with each other. This change has impacted ideas on work/life balance and what we understand to... Continue Reading →
Series: COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and their Employees – Entertainment and Educational Resources
This week we cover: Entertainment and Educational Resources
Series: COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and their Employees – Mental, Physical, and Financial Health
This week we cover: Mental, Physical, and Financial Health
Series: COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and their Employees – Productivity, WFH, and Morale
This week we cover: Productivity, WFH, and Morale
How to Build a Better Employee Experience
Improving the employee experience has been the hot topic of focus for many organizations. It’s understandable when you consider that a positive employee experience is associated with higher productivity, better employee engagement, and improved bottom line results. In fact, a recent study found that companies with the best employee experiences generated up to 3.8% higher... Continue Reading →
Why Employees Are Stressed About Their Finances
Despite 2019 ending with a strong economy and nominal wage growth, a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers found that most employees in America are stressed about their financial wellbeing. 59% of surveyed employees cited money matters as the primary cause of stress in their lives, and 49% reported finding it difficult to meet their household expenses... Continue Reading →