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Archives for November 6, 2024
Sensitive yet empathetic: The dual nature of highly sensitive persons in the workplace
Work stress is a prevalent issue globally, and a recent study from Japan highlights a distinct group of employees who perceive stress in a unique way. Highly sensitive persons (HSPs), known for their …
New Orleans voters approve ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’ amendment
Fair wages, comprehensive health care coverage and paid leave will now be listed in New Orleans’ charter as fundamental rights for the city’s workforce.
Ballot question to increase wages for tipped workers in Mass. fails
The proposal to raise the hourly pay of Massachusetts tipped workers to $15 an hour failed by a wide margin in Tuesday’s election.
Firms that read more perform better: Researchers analyze online reading habits from employees across firms worldwide
By analyzing online reading behavior across millions of firms worldwide, a new study out of the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) connects how much information companies consume and how the consumption relates …
3 Ways to Temper Your Hypervigilance at Work
Hypervigilance is a heightened state of awareness — your brain’s way of protecting you by scanning the environment for signs of danger. This behavior can be triggered by physical, mental, or psychological conditions, as well as social and familial situations such as childhood trauma, racial discrimination, and war. While there are valid reasons your brain has developed this mechanism keep you safe, it can hinder your abilities at work. This can leading to “scanning” behavior: being quick to react to threats — real or imagined — in ways that prove to be counterproductive. Managing this scanning is key to breaking out of habitual patterns to become a more effective leader and teammate. You can do this in three key ways: getting curious before getting confrontational, choosing alternate paths of interpretation, and creating a soothing environment to relax your nervous system.
When a Performance Improvement Plan Could Help Your Employee
A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a formal approach to remedy an employee’s performance gaps, including failures to meet specific job goals or behavior-related concerns. The plan outlines the existing issues and defines what new outputs and behaviors are needed by when. But is a PIP the right choice for your situation? Will it work? Is it worth the effort? Here are some tips on determining if a PIP is the right path and, if so, how to implement one optimally.
Council Post: Ethics And Compliance Are Vital When Applying AI Tools In HR
HR departments must ensure they’re using AI technology in ethical, compliant and trustworthy ways.
Achieving Happiness At Work
Insights from the Harvard Study of Adult Development and other research, reveals why personal connections, purpose, and community engagement are key to happiness at work.
According to psychologists, technology is making it harder for us to focus at work
Over the last two decades, our attention spans have rapidly declined. Fortunately, there are steps we can all take to improve our focus.
How Leaders Can Address Workplace Anxiety After The 2024 Election
Post-election stress is real. Here’s how leaders can prepare for and help mitigate workplace anxiety for their employees.
Ask HR: How to Transition from Colleague to Manager
Navigate the transition from peer to manager by learning how to balance leadership and personal relationships.
Massachusetts could raise minimum wage for tipped workers. Here’s what to know
If Massachusetts voters approve a ballot initiative, the state will gradually raise minimum wage for tipped workers until it matches the state minimum wage—or from $6.75 to $15 per hour by 2029.
Business leaders plead for changes in state’s new AI law
Zoe Argento provides insight into Colorado’s AI law and the risks employers may have if they allow AI tools in the workplace.
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NYC Pet Leave Bill Marks ‘Radical Departure’ In Sick Time Use
Kelly M. Cardin provides insight about why New York City is expanding its sick leave law to let workers use it to care for pets and service animals.
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