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Hire a Meteorologist: Why Your HR Should Forecast Problems, Not Just Process Them
Read more: Hire a Meteorologist: Why Your HR Should Forecast Problems, Not Just Process ThemAt SHRM’s national conference, Johnny Taylor warned HR professionals of their potential “extinction” due to a lack of value seen by CEOs. Many view HR as reactive, addressing issues after they arise. Taylor urged a shift to proactive forecasting, emphasizing that understanding workforce dynamics can prevent costly turnover and drive strategic hiring.
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The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Accrued Vacation Is the Honest Policy
Read more: The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Accrued Vacation Is the Honest Policy“Unlimited PTO” is the benefit employers reach for when they want to look modern without spending a dollar. It sounds generous: take what you need, trust your people. In practice it delivers less rest to employees and more risk to employers than the accrual policy it replaces. Unlimited PTO is a bad deal for both…
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The 30-Minute Rule: Why Commute Time Belongs in Your Talent Strategy
Read more: The 30-Minute Rule: Why Commute Time Belongs in Your Talent StrategyEmployers often overlook the impact of commuting on employee performance and satisfaction, treating it as a personal issue. Research indicates that commutes exceeding 30 minutes significantly lower job satisfaction and increase turnover rates. Employers are encouraged to consider commute time in role design, offer flexibility, and provide compensatory benefits to enhance retention and performance.
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The Commute Is Part of the Job: Why 30 Minutes Should Be Your Limit
Read more: The Commute Is Part of the Job: Why 30 Minutes Should Be Your LimitWhen you weigh a job offer, you scrutinize the salary, the title, the benefits, the manager. The commute usually gets a shrug and a rough guess. That’s the part I’d ask you to slow down on. Having spent two decades inside the people side of fast-growing companies, I’ve watched the daily drive decide whether someone…
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