Your HR Career

What’s next for the EEOC under the new administration?

12/23/2024

As the new Trump administration prepares to take office, we are taking a look at what changes to expect for each executive agency that affects employment law. These include the EEOC, the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. First up is the EEOC.

Promise you’ll heed this advice! Make professional New Year’s resolutions stick

12/23/2024

Here’s how to transform work-related New Year’s resolutions from good intentions into career-changers.

A 7-step survival guide for first-time managers

12/18/2024

Here is a seven-point guide to help rookie bosses quickly get control of the job, demonstrate competence and establish authority with a minimum of frustration.

Key priorities for HR professionals in 2025

12/18/2024

The HR field is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by innovation and evolving workforce dynamics. According to the 2025 Priorities & Predictions report from i4cp, a human capital think tank, forward-thinking HR leaders are looking to focus on strategies that balance technological advancements with human-centric practices.

Start 2025 right with updated job descriptions

12/06/2024

Are all your employees performing the same tasks as when they were hired? Probably not. Job duties change all the time. Job descriptions should, too.

The silent erosion: Confronting team dysfunction

12/04/2024

When workplace tension simmers beneath the surface, it’s more than just an uncomfortable environment—it’s a potential organizational time bomb. At the 2024 HR Specialist Summit, Catherine Rymsha illuminated the critical need for proactive leadership in managing team dynamics.

Change readiness: 4 key workforce trends for 2025

11/26/2024

The ability to adapt isn’t just another corporate buzzword—it’s quickly becoming the defining factor between organizational success and failure. New research from workforce resilience experts at meQuilibrium reveals several critical trends that will reshape how we work in 2025, with change readiness emerging as the crucial thread connecting them all.

When leadership ignores your department—6 strategies

11/22/2024

Few middle managers enjoy top execs breathing down their necks or questioning their every move. But what if you experience the other extreme—feeling like the upper brass barely acknowledges your team’s existence? What can you do to generate more attention to your department and help staff members stay engaged? Try these strategies.

Executives more ‘connected’ than others to their organizations

11/11/2024

A full 40% of leaders say they feel a strong connection with the organizations where they work. Compare that to just 19% of rank-and-file employees and 23% of managers.

Go ahead, trim the tree—and keep holiday parties liability-free