Life is unpredictable, and sometimes injury, family emergency or illness can result in unplanned absences from work. This can look like a last-minute phone call or a no-show. However, employee absences are expensive, especially when these absences start to pile up....
Employee absenteeism is incredibly costly for businesses. Unexpected, frequent and habitual employee absences not covered by company policy reduces productivity and profitability. Beyond the financial implications, it’s often frustrating for managers and co-workers to...
At first glance, the connection between on-demand wages, employee health and actively-engaged team members might seem unclear. But the impact of finances on employee stress levels—and on-demand pay’s ability to mitigate that stress—makes expedited paydays an...
With the end of the year looming ever-closer in the not-so-far future, many organizations are rushing to complete last-minute projects before the year comes to a close. With several holidays interspersed throughout the last month of the year, most employees are...
The world seems like it’s moving faster than ever, and history is littered with the bones of companies that refused to change to fit the times. Businesses that continue to thrive must stay on their toes, remaining agile and adaptable to their customers’ needs. But...
In the ongoing challenge to obtain and retain high-quality talent, businesses are exploring unique incentives that could set them apart. The most effective incentives are ones that meet their employees’ real needs. An example of this younger generations increasingly...
Things go wrong in every organization and often the immediate response is to assign blame. Despite this instinct, pointing towards a scapegoat neither solves the problem nor erases its existence. While we’re busy pointing fingers, we miss a valuable opportunity to...
Building a strong company culture will never happen without intention. Every day organizations face obstacles that lead to unhealthy cultures. But by creating an intentional environment that embraces positivity and sees opportunity…
With Stay at Home mandates being implemented across the country, many organizations are transitioning a portion of their employees to remote work. While this is old hat for some, many are finding themselves managing remote employees for the first time. Leading remote...
Funny how things can change overnight. You go to bed one night, and things seem under control, then you wake up, and chaos has ensued. What appeared as a minor blip on the radar one day becomes a full-blown crisis the next. As I write this, we are in the midst of one...