The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.
January 31, 2020Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever. Five generations are participating. Contingent, remote and alternative work arrangements are mainstream. And a paycheck is no longer…
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August 7, 2019What motivates great people to consider a new job? You guessed it: higher pay. While it’s true that several factors, such as challenging work,…
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June 7, 2019The clock is ticking. An employee just gave notice, and you now have 10 business days to find their replacement. No pressure, right? With the…
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August 30, 2018Offering healthcare insurance and other benefits to full-time employees is a huge line item on a typical employer’s balance sheet. To keep costs down,…
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August 1, 2018Want every new employee to get off to a great start with your organization? Make sure you roll out the red carpet. New hires…
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June 29, 2018As one of the biggest line items on a typical employer’s balance sheet, personnel expenses are a prime target for cost-cutting strategies. For years,…
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June 1, 2018Firing employees is part and parcel of any manager’s job. Sometimes, it can bring great relief – especially if the person being fired is…
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April 27, 2018They’re all grown up – and taking the workplace by storm. They’re Generation Z (also known as iGen or homelanders), and they bring with…
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March 30, 2018#MeToo #TimesUp You’ve read the hashtags, heard the stories in the news, and seen the tide of black formal wear on the red carpet. But…
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January 24, 2018Valentine’s cards, fancy chocolates and long-stemmed roses? They may be appropriate for romantic interests – but not your employees. We all realize the business benefits…
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