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.
A business is only as strong as its people. Employee’s talents, skills, and unique capabilities form the foundation of a company’s success. But identifying and leveraging employee strengths doesn’t only enhance workplace performance. It also boosts morale, engagement,...
Poorly handled employee exits can damage your organization’s reputation, whether you are letting go of one person or conducting a larger RIF. This webinar will explore managing separations thoughtfully and strategically to minimize risks and uphold your company’s...
Feedback is an essential tool for growth and success in the workplace. Whether addressing areas for improvement, celebrating achievements, or fostering collaboration, effective feedback helps individuals and teams thrive. How feedback is delivered is just as important...
Inevitably, difficult conversations will arise in any workplace. As a manager or leader, you likely bear the responsibility of navigating these challenging interactions. Whether you're addressing performance issues, providing critical feedback to employees, mediating...
Employee separation refers to the termination of an employment relationship between an employer and an employee. This can occur for one of several reasons, including voluntary resignation, involuntary termination (layoffs, firings), retirement, or death. For instance,...
Motivated employees propel every successful organization. They thrive when their efforts are recognized and their workplace supports a healthy work-life balance. Research from McKinsey shows that employees with a positive experience are 16 times more engaged and eight...
Innovative leadership is a management style that combines creativity, adaptability, and strategic thinking to drive organizational growth and success. The practice involves applying novel approaches to managing people and projects, often challenging traditional...
Every successful business knows its greatest asset isn’t the products it sells or the services it provides—it’s the people who make it all happen. Employees are essential to the performance of any organization, driving innovation, maintaining quality, and delivering...
Psychological safety in the workplace refers to an atmosphere where individuals feel secure in taking risks, expressing their opinions, making mistakes, and sharing ideas without fear of judgment, ridicule, or negative consequences. This means that employees can be...
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)...
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