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Employee experience has become the term of the moment. Good employee experience is what HR professionals are striving to perfect, and what employees, of course, expect. But what really is employee experience? Simply put, it’s all the experiences and observations that employees observe during their time with an organization —…

If you’d asked an employer about “company culture” before the 1980s, they might have looked at you as if you were asking if there was a teleportation device in the office. Yet, by the 1990s, the term was often used to describe a company’s character. Today, creating a culture that…

Read a few articles on leadership and you’ll find that they always talk about the power of giving people autonomy. Employees are more productive when managers show them respect by providing them the freedom to be creative and decide the best way to get the job done. But maybe your…

What’s your company’s biggest asset? Many different things may pop into mind, from the products you sell to your customers. But the truth is, there is one thing that forms the foundation for all of it: your employees. They are the people behind the curtain who make the wheels turn!…

There are several ways to describe a supervisor who is overly controlling. Few of them we would want to print here. We’ll focus instead on the family-friendly, catchall phrase: micromanager. Worried that you might be guilty of this behavior that so frustrates others at work? Review these signs of a…

Quiet quitting is not a new concept. It’s just been rebranded for the 2020s. But it can have negative implications — both for you and your place of work. Reviewing the pros and cons of quiet quitting can help you diagnose the problem and ultimately make a change for the…

We all know the importance of employee retention, and the fear that attrition strikes in the hearts of business leaders—but what is it that makes employees stay? Employee loyalty! “Employee loyalty” is an overarching term for how committed employees are to the success of their organization. But what all does…

Working parents have long been considered a liability compared to their independent, committed, and childless colleagues. Even today, working moms especially face discrimination as a result of having children. This discrimination can manifest as dismissive behavior, removal of responsibilities or seniority, skipped pay rises, refused promotions, and being edged out…

In the past, "business" style meant a fairly formal dress code, with minor variations for "business casual" attire. For most corporate roles, this dress code included two branches: male and female. Male: Neatly trimmed hair and beard No jewelry but a single wedding band Suit and tie, or at least…

Employee handbooks take a lot of effort to develop. But you can’t just write one and be done with it. This reference guide for your organization should be reviewed and updated regularly. Ready for a refresh? Here's a helpful list of tips and pitfalls to avoid when next updating your…

Your Most Important Customers? Your Employees

8 Ways to Create a Culture Your Employees Love

How to Work with Micromanagers

Top Ways to Improve Employee Engagement

5 Micromanagement Signs and What You Can Do

Pros and Cons of Quiet Quitting & How to Change

Exploring the Power of Employee Loyalty

Do Parents Make Better Employees?

Style Trial: Professional Appearance Challenges

Updating Employee Handbooks: Tips & Pitfalls