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Teachers Working Far Too Many Hours According To New Report

Posted by Mary McGinley on September 27, 2019

Teachers are some of the hardest working people on earth, with most going far beyond what should be within their job description. Personnel Today reports that a recent series of studies conducted by University College in London found that most teachers work between 47 and … Read More »

Burnout Rates Above 90% According To New Survey

Posted by Mary McGinley on August 30, 2019

There can be many reasons why today’s workers are experiencing burnout. According to a recent article by Valerie Bolden-Barrett on the HR Dive website, senior managers and workers disagree what the main reason for employee burnout comes down to. In a recent survey conducted by … Read More »

Millennials Feel Comfortable Walking From Jobs That Are Too Stressful

Posted by Mary McGinley on August 23, 2019

Today’s workers are becoming more health-conscious than ever and are looking to their employers to help them manage their wellness, but are companies keeping up with those expectations? According to a recent article appearing by Rita O’Donnell on the HR Dive website, companies are falling … Read More »

Leadership Potential May Be The Reason You’re Getting Passed Over

Posted by Mary McGinley on August 2, 2019

There are plenty of reasons why workers get passed over for a promotion. While it can be disheartening, according to Jerene with Human Resources Online, there could be a reason for it. In today’s job market where companies are searching for top talent, the number … Read More »

Could A Workplace Mom Help Your Business?

Posted by Mary McGinley on July 26, 2019

Having someone to talk to who has empathy and an always-ready listening ear is important to almost everyone. Most of us rely on close friends or a family member to fill that role. According to a recent article appearing on the Human Resources Online website, … Read More »

Non-STEM Graduates More Concerned About The Future

Posted by Mary McGinley on May 17, 2019

It may come as a surprise to organizations looking for new talent just entering into the workforce are confident they will be receiving one or more offers of employment once they graduate college. This is especially true if they have a degree in STEM fields … Read More »

Human Resource Professionals Try To Decide How To Handle Medical Marijuana In The Workplace

Posted by Mary McGinley on March 29, 2019

The majority of states across the US have approved the legalization of the use of cannabis in some form, or they are preparing to do so in the near future. In an article by Joanne Deschenaux which appeared on the SHRM website, that still-contentious issue … Read More »

Modernize Or Perish!

Posted by Mary McGinley on February 15, 2019

Over the past decade, the digital revolution has changed every aspect of our modern day lives. In the workforce, digitization is leading the way for HR professionals in terms of recruitment, benefits management, and the overall operations of organizations. In an article which appeared on … Read More »

Will AI Benefit HR?

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 25, 2019

By now, most HR professionals realize what a game changer, artificial intelligence or AI is to the industry across the board. In an article appearing on the UK’s HR News website, guest blogger, Julie Provino wonders what all of the increased automation will mean for … Read More »

AI Recruitment Tools Are Becoming More Common To Save Time

Posted by Mary McGinley on November 16, 2018

A chief challenge for companies today is to find the right candidate for a job. According to a recent article appearing on the Raconteur website, Jeffery Ng, chief scientist, says that more and more HR professionals are turning to artificial intelligence or AI. Researchers have … Read More »

Do Women Need More Help To Make It In Tech?

Posted by Mary McGinley on October 26, 2018

Many women dream of finding a dream career in tech. Even with recent pushes to get more women and girls interested in jobs in STEM fields, according to a recent survey conducted of 6,898 women from around the world, women have found that there are … Read More »

Reducing The Stress Of Performance Reviews

Posted by Mary McGinley on October 12, 2018

It seems that no matter how good someone is at their job, almost everyone feels the stress of the performance review. There are several ways, however, that managers and organizations can reduce the stress for workers receiving the reviews and those who are giving them. … Read More »

How Workplaces Are Handling Hot-Button Issues

Posted by Mary McGinley on October 5, 2018

According to an article by George Nelson on The Business Journal’s website, HR and legal departments for companies around the country are working to policies regarding sexual harassment and legalized marijuana. Because of the #MeToo movement, issues surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace have been … Read More »

Are Technology Advances Causing More Worker Stress?

Posted by Mary McGinley on June 22, 2018

The advancement of technology moving at a near breakneck pace has been the norm both inside and outside of the workforce for decades. According to a recent study reported on the Workforce.com website, it is this constant advancement in the workplace that has caused anxiety … Read More »

Nike Holds Meeting To Address Problems With Sexism In Company

Posted by Mary McGinley on April 6, 2018

On March 20th, hundreds of Nike employees gathered within the company’s Tiger Woods Center to hear a message from their top executives. That message was one emphasizing that the company’s culture needed to change. According to an article appearing on the Wall Street Journal website, … Read More »

How Do You Deal With A Complainer?

Posted by Mary McGinley on March 30, 2018

Almost every workplace has one; that one employee who whines and complains at every available opportunity. It seems as if nothing anyone does is met with their approval. What’s worse is that all of that constant finding of fault with something or someone is starting … Read More »

A Warning Against Too Much Automation

Posted by Mary McGinley on February 16, 2018

Many companies are trying to automate as many jobs as possible in an effort to not only cut costs and improve efficiencies. However, even with the best intentions, sometimes not having a real person on hand to override automated services gone awry can present a … Read More »

Are You Staying Compliant This Tax Season?

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 26, 2018

No matter what kind of industry you are in, the beginning of a new year can be the perfect time to update and review your company’s current human resource documents and procedures. Doing an annual review of HR procedures, records and compliance are important in … Read More »

Winter Absenteeism Could Be Due To Mental Health Issues

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 19, 2018

The holidays are now over and people are getting back to their daily lives at work. HR professionals and managers know that’s this is the time of year when there’s a dramatic increase in the level of absenteeism. In an article by Ashlieh Wight that … Read More »

Iceland Poised To Make Gender Pay Inequality Illegal

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 12, 2018

Women in today’s workforce may find it a little easier to imagine a world where they can achieve equal pay under the law. That’s because last week Iceland enacted new legislation that says any company or governmental agency with more than 25 people on staff … Read More »

Fewer Employers Asking About Pay To Remove Pay Gaps

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 5, 2018

When going on an interview for a new job, it’s rare when the question about how much money you are currently making comes up. All of that may be changing, however, and it’s all in the name of closing the age-old problem of the wage … Read More »

Resumes in 2018

Posted by Mary McGinley on December 29, 2017

It can be a challenge to know how to create a resume that will put you ahead of the competition. According to a recent article appearing on the CNBC website, it’s a good idea for those stepping out into the job market in 2018 to … Read More »

Do You Know The Cost Of Losing a Good Hire?

Posted by Mary McGinley on December 21, 2017

Almost everyone either knows or has heard of a worker who would have been a bad fit for the organization or position that they were hired for. In a recent article that appeared on the Human Resources Online website, author Bridgett Hall drew on a … Read More »

Hidden Diseases That Could Be Raising Employer Insurance Costs

Posted by Mary McGinley on December 15, 2017

There is no question that health insurance and health insurance premiums are of a concern to everyone. In an effort to help reduce costs across the board, companies have put many wellness initiatives in place in an effort to help their employees get a better … Read More »

Many Minority Employees Feel That Their Careers Are Hampered By Discrimination

Posted by Mary McGinley on December 8, 2017

It’s hard to believe that more than fifty years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, workers around the world still face discrimination in the workplace. In the United States, being able to have a safe workplace that is free of discrimination or harassment … Read More »

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