How to handle that employee. One bad apple can spoil the bunch. And, often, the responsibility of weeding them out falls to HR. Here's a helpful guide to approaching the challenge and training managers to do the same. (HR Daily Advisor)
Work-life presence. The pandemic shattered the divide between work and life. Instead of trying to rebuild that separation in today's hybrid world of work, we should focus on how to make them work better together. (Worklife)
Collaborative Cafe: HR and AI. Okay, this one is a watch, not a read. For our July Collaborative Cafe, we explored the myths and the risks behind Artificial Intelligence and how HR can harness it in their work. (YouTube)
Office event overload. In a bid to entice staff back to the office, many employers are increasing work events. But a recent poll suggests these efforts are falling flat, primarily because leaders aren't asking what their team actually wants. (Korn Ferry)
GenAI is an opportunity for HR. GenAI is here and already transforming businesses. It offers HR leaders, if they take it, the opportunity for a dual role at the leadership table — both preparing the organization for an ethical, "human-first" AI transformation and being an example of innovation for other departments. (BCG)
Countering corporate DEI backlash. Opponents of inclusive business practices are growing more vocal, causing many leaders to back down or go quiet on DEI promises. Here's what they should do instead. (MIT Sloan)
Summer's out; RTO's in. Across the nation, large employers (with large real estate expenses) are requiring consistent in-office presence post-Labor Day. With workers' WFH preferences still high, this corporate shift is providing SMBs a potential way to attract away top talent. (Crain's Grand Rapids)
Post-PTO pressure. The stress of trying to make up for "lost" time often offsets the benefits of time off. To break the burnout-break-burnout cycle, take a page from top athletes and build regular recovery into your high-performance plan. (HBR)
The kids are alright. Outlandishly demanding, lazy, needy, socially inept — just a few common stereotypes of Gen Z workers. How true are they? LinkedIn reached out to talent leaders for a more nuanced understanding of Zoomers. (LinkedIn)
Interview professional conversations. The typical grill-and-drill interview is a stressful process for candidates. Treating candidates like colleagues, instead, can lead to better hiring outcomes, particularly regarding DEI. (Dr. John Sullivan)