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Take a Chance on Me
The following is an excerpt from HR Rising!! (SHRM, 2020), the second book from Steve Browne, SHRM-SCP. Browne encourages HR professionals to show the organization why it should take a…
Faking COVID-19 Illness Can Have Serious Consequences
Employees who fake coronavirus-related illnesses to get out of work—though doing so may be rare—could lose their jobs and cause unnecessary panic in the workplace
Jobless Claims Hold Steady
The number of workers continuing to claim unemployment benefits dipped to million last week after peaking at nearly 25 million in early May
Opportunity Marketplaces Show Workers Growth Options
A lack of internal growth opportunities is one of the most common reasons talented people leave their organizations. While bad bosses or unhappiness with pay get attention as causes of…
Responding to COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has responded to the pandemic with restrictions and curfews, but these have been eased
Learn and Listen: Race and Equality in the Workplace
Discussions of race and equality, sparked by the recent protests over police brutality against black men and women, are likely to arise in the workplace. As a manager or human…
How to Make the Right Hiring Decision
Hiring a new employee can be an opportunity to bring new energy to the team, but it can also bring turmoil if the wrong person is hired. The best way…
GPA Minimums May Be Spoiling Your Diversity Goals
Having new graduates provide their grade point average, or GPA, has long been an application requirement for early-career job candidates. But doing so could be hurting diversity recruiting efforts, according…
Signs That You’re a Mansplainer at Work
He interrupts colleagues to opine on topics on which he’s no expert. He comes off as a know-it-all
Meeting the Needs of Nonparent Workers
As support programs for new parents have increased, with expanded time off and other benefits, managers need to be careful that they don’t neglect workers who aren’t parents and who…