Robyn Kern is a seasoned business writer who has written in the HR, education, technology, and nonprofit spaces. She writes about topics including outplacement, layoffs, career development, internal mobility, candidate experience, succession planning, talent acquisition, and more, with the goal of surfacing workforce trends and educating the HR community on these key topics. Her work has been featured on hrforhr.org and trainingindustry.com.
When an organization goes through a downsizing, HR professionals need to manage many big and small details, all while treating laid-off employees with dignity and compassion and communicating positively with retained employees. Creating a reduction-in-force (RIF)...
What Is Career Transition Coaching? Career transition coaching provides vital support for laid-off employees, guiding them through what can be an extremely challenging life change. When companies must cut staff, effective transition coaching serves as a critical...
Employee bonuses are additional financial payments given to employees beyond their regular compensation or wages. These rewards are often used to recognize exceptional performance, incentivize desired behaviors, or share company success with the workforce. For...
During the holiday season, companies have a distinct opportunity to uplift their teams and build a positive company culture. Christmas team-building activities not only offer fun and enjoyment; they can also be a conduit to amplify synergy and forge enduring...
Watch this insightful discussion with two expert coaches exploring actionable strategies to ignite employee engagement. This time of year, many organizations conduct engagement or pulse surveys, but the real challenge lies in transforming the results into meaningful...
A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a formal process used by employers to address an employee’s underperformance or failure to meet specific job expectations. It is a fair tool that begins with a clear assessment of the employee's performance deficiencies, which...
LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning. In the workplace, it serves as an umbrella term encompassing a wide range of sexual orientations and gender identities including those that are not heterosexual or cisgender. Breakdown of...
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led organizations within a company that aim to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. These groups typically focus on shared characteristics or life experiences, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or...
An employee pulse survey is a brief, frequent survey designed to gauge employee engagement, and satisfaction within an organization. Unlike traditional annual surveys, pulse surveys typically consist of a few targeted questions that can be quickly administered, often...
The road to exceptional leadership is challenging and rewarding, with self-awareness often regarded as an essential trait for success. Knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth is crucial. Self-awareness must also include understanding how your actions...
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