A 2016 Forbes article noted that only 29% of 30,000 employees were “always” aware of their performance at work. This is a concerning statistic for many organizations.
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Presenteeism
Throughout the month of April, many of us hear the coughs and sniffles that come along with spring weather allergies. But what if those allergies are more chronic, and possibly hindering your productivity?
Leaving 2017…Embracing 2018
We are here again, the end of another year! 2017 came and flew by! As in previous issues of Astronology®, we would like to take our last issue of 2017 to look at HR trends and topics that could possibly be impactful for the coming new year.
How Far Does Your Organization Need to Go to Accommodate a Pregnant Worker?
In 2006, Peggy Young worked for UPS as a pickup and delivery worker while she was pregnant. Her doctor restricted her from lifting items heavier than 20 pounds during her first 20 weeks of pregnancy, and items heavier than 10 pounds during the remainder of her pregnancy.
Facial Hair, Tattoos, and Scents: HR Issues You May Not Know You Need to Handle
Two very popular past Astronology articles are 2008’s “Facial Hair in the Office? Pros and Cons” and “Readers Response: What are Typical Policies Regarding Female Employees with Tattoos and Body Piercings?” Has much changed in the past eight years since we’ve last discussed these topics?
Workplace Frustration and Social Media Usage
An employee’s Facebook post and its comments about an organization resulted in the organization firing all employees that participated in the on-line discussion.
Do Your Hiring Practices Reflect Your Organization’s Culture?
Organizational culture has become a greater focal point for employees, candidates, and employers in recent years. According to the 2015 Best Companies to Work For list, most of the top employers appear to apply the Marriott philosophy: “Take care of the associates and they will take care of the customers.” By ensuring that associates feel like they belong to their organization, employers ensure that employees are able to do their best at work.
Job Rotation: Can it Work for Your Organization?
In this issue of Astronology we explore job rotation. Has your organization used job rotation as an employee development tool? If not, now is a great time to learn how it can help your organization to be successful!
3 New Rules to Protecting Employer Brand in the Social Era
Guest article by: CareerArc
Amazon’s employment practices were under fierce scrutiny last month after the New York Times published a scathing piece on the company’s “bruising workplace,” as described in full testimony by ex-Amazon employees.