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The problem with employee wellness programs
Employee wellness programs are morally questionable and misguided. Companies usually turn to them to reduce health costs, but th...
How to welcome a new hire
The first day at a new job normally involves trainings, meetings and paperwork. But if you only stick to formal tasks and docume...
6 ways to build an employee referral program that works
Creating an effective employee referral program involves explaining job requirements, keeping employees updated, acknowledging g...
The most popular company policies
Most employee handbooks include policies like anti-discrimination, confidentiality, code of conduct and attendance. Though those...
Are employee referral bonuses worth it?
Employee referral bonuses can be an effective tool for incentivizing employees to refer potential candidates. However, the effec...
The dishonest myth of work-life balance
There are some truly bad ideas that are nonetheless born survivors. The notion of “work-life balance,” popularized in the 1980s,...
Why EEO statements fall short
An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) statement reflects a company's commitment to diversity and equal opportunity. However, it's ...
Employee monitoring: to track or not to track?
As anyone who has ever worked in the corporate world knows, it’s easy to clock up a 9-5 day and get absolutely nothing done. Bef...
How to identify and address ‘toxic employees’
Toxic employees can be identified by their overconfidence, self-centered attitudes, and lack of cooperation. They often disrespe...
How to foster workplace diversity
Fostering workplace diversity involves creating an environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive. This can be achie...
What does Massachusetts’ equal pay law mean for employers?
Will Massachusetts be the first state to close the gender pay gap? On August 1, the state passed the most robust equal pay law t...
How to succeed as a HR leader: forget ‘best practices’
The HR industry has more buzzwordy ‘best practices’ than most. But they’re counter-productive. By definition, accepted or ‘stand...