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performance
Excessive Smartphone Use? Warning Signs & Tips for Cutting Back
Do you have a smartphone addiction? Here's a quick way to find out -- and tips to nip it in the bud before it damages your work productivity.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP
Mar 14, 2022
performance
3 Productivity Killers You Haven’t Considered
When your employees aren't performing up to par, this productivity killer may be to blame. Here are some ideas of how to remedy the problem.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 20, 2021
manager
Using 360-Degree Reviews for Promotions? Please Don’t
Performance evaluations have evolved enough over the years to discover that 360-degree reviews shouldn't be linked to promotions.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP
Mar 8, 2021
employee benefits
PTO in a Pandemic: Encouraging Employees to Step Away
You know burnout is just around the corner, but how do you get workers to use PTO in a culture of hussle and staying logged in 24/7?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP
Sep 11, 2020
performance
Perks for Remote Employees: The New Normal
With many employees working remotely, what perks can you offer to motivate and engage them, and how do you provide the esssential human connections?
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Aug 5, 2020
unemployment
Furlough or Layoff – which one is it?
Furlough vs layoff: both mean an employee isn't currently working for your company, but which term is the right word to use and what are the...
Natalie Soltero, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
May 12, 2020
human resources
Working remotely? Tips for success
Whether you're new to telecommuting or have been working remotely for years, here are 8 tips for success while working away from the office.
Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 13, 2020
performance
Employee Recognition: Why it’s Crucial to Your Business
Having a hard time getting buy-in to implement an employee recognition program? Here are five ways the initiative will add directly to your bottom...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 3, 2019
