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Why Costs Are Rising for Workplace Accidents, Even as Their Numbers Fall
A new study found aging workforces and higher turnover rates have influenced workplace accidents, making them more costly to companies.
My Co-Worker Confided That She Is an Active Alcoholic. Should I Tell HR?
When is it right to betray a confidence? Minda Zetlin weighs in on a tough workplace dilemma in Inc.’s new business ethics Q&A.
11 Better Ways to Praise Employees Besides Saying ‘Great Job’
We get more of what we praise. If you learn to focus on the specific things that led to success you’ll see a lot more success.
The Surprising Reason Why Managers Yell at Work
Recent research upends previous management theories that ranting and raving supervisors are snapping due to fatigue or burnout.
In Just 3 Words, Jamie Dimon Spells Out Who Should Be Fired
Critics of the sometimes-salty JPMorgan Chase CEO say his advice might put him in the same disfavored group he called out.
Where Do You Start When You Inherit a Bad Employee?
Previous managers didn’t manage this employee well, but that’s about to change.
Why Companies with More Female Board Members Have Better Workplace Safety
A new study says companies with more women on their boards—and men who listen to what they say—are better at keeping their employees safe from workplace accidents.
These HR Experts Say a New DEI Court Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Small Businesses
Employment lawyers advise companies to play defense after Ames v. Ohio and mute or eliminate diversity programs.
RTO Demands Are Up but Office Visits Are Down. Here’s Why
New data showed a drop in workplace foot traffic in May, indicating a return to pre-pandemic occupancy rates will be very slow, if not impossible.
How Your Company Can Avoid the Summertime Blues as Vacation Requests Surge
New data shows summertime requests for days off surge 40 percent compared to other seasons.
Half of Your Employees May Be Pretending to Work, According to a New Survey
It’s called ‘ghostworking,’ and a recent poll of workers shows that it’s more prevalent than you think.
Neuroscience Says Your Office Should Have a Dedicated Daydreaming Space
Investing in a quiet spot for letting people’s mind run free for a while will pay off in greater happiness, creativity, and even productivity.
How to Demote an Employee
Should we hire his replacement before we tell him what’s going on?
What to Say to Employees Who Take More Than Their Share of Free Food
Some employees take so much food that none is left for clients.