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The Loneliness of Working from Home

The appeal of flexible schedules, no commute, and the comfort of familiar surroundings has drawn countless workers away from traditional office settings.

March 25, 2024

Understanding, Addressing, and Overcoming Workplace Toxicity

According to a 2023 Work in America survey conducted by the APA (American Psychological Association), nearly one-fifth (19%) of respondents characterized their workplace as toxic.

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March 24, 2024

Tips For Complying with Michigan’s Sunshine Law Regarding Employee Records

Most Michigan HR professionals know something about the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act.

HR lessons taught by professional sports

March 23, 2024

Five Lessons Professional Sports Can Teach HR

Whether you're an avid sports fan or someone indifferent to the world of athletics, there's an undeniable power in witnessing a group of individuals collaborate toward a shared objective.

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March 21, 2024

The Importance of Creating a Culture of Accountability

Accountability in the workplace isn't just a catchphrase—it's the foundation upon which trust and effective collaboration thrive within organizations.

March 18, 2024

The Diversity of Work-Life Balance

The concept of work-life balance has become a cornerstone of discussions surrounding mental health, productivity, and overall well-being.

March 17, 2024

Are You Prepared for “New-Collar” Workers?

With employers dropping degree requirements, a new set of potential employees has emerged in the workplace: “New-Collar” workers.

March 16, 2024

Cheers! The Revival of Happy Hour in the Workplace

In 1914, the concept of "happy hour" emerged when the U.S. Navy organized evening events for on-duty sailors, aiming to provide entertainment through food, music, and dancing.

March 15, 2024

Tell Your Story!!

Have you ever heard these words? “Picture it, Sicily, 1919…” or “Back in St. Olaf, we…” Those phrases made a whole generation laugh and still entertain us today on the television show, Golden Girls, …

March 14, 2024

Are we now in the “Big Stay?”

MyPerfectResume surveyed nearly 2,000 Americans, finding that 80% predict 2024 will be the year workers stay with their current employers.

March 11, 2024

Gen Z Getting a Bad Reputation with Employers

If you have not heard, Gen Z (also referred to as Zoomers), those people born between 1997 and 2013 have been using their “ghosting” powers to not show up for interviews with employers.

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March 10, 2024

Drive Success with a Coaching Culture

Working within a coaching culture can significantly boost performance and success. But how do you establish such an environment?

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March 9, 2024

9 Best Practices for Maximizing Internal Mobility

Internal mobility benefits both your company and your employees. It helps boost retention by providing career growth within your organization and as a result drastically reduces recruiting costs.

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March 8, 2024

Intuition in the Workplace: Tapping Into Better Decision-making

We all have intuition. It is abundant, strong, and trustworthy for everyone. But how many of us are actually, consciously, tapping into this human ability?

March 3, 2024

The Value of Doodling

When we are working, we are actively engaged in “doing” so we are paying attention to what it is that we are doing.

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March 2, 2024

Mastering Difficult Conversations

Effective leadership hinges on the ability to navigate difficult conversations with grace and proficiency.

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February 26, 2024

Unhappy Workers Cost $1.9 Trillion in Lost Productivity

Disgruntled employees cost U.S. companies an estimated $1.9 trillion in lost productivity last year, according to research from Gallup that puts a price tag on workplace unhappiness.

A person crosses their fingers behind their back, representing a lying in an interview

February 24, 2024

Lie Detection 101 – How to Spot Lies During the Interview Process

Wouldn’t it be great if you could use a lie detector on all job candidates? Well, we live in the real world, where that's not acceptable or viable. So how do you tell when a …