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Reality Check: Pontification vs. HR Practice

Robin Schooling

I wrote about the battle of “Conference HR” vs. “Real World HR” (still one of my top 5 read blog posts) in which I pointed out that the hot-takes offered by speakers, pundits and the vendor account executive at the bar are often so far removed from day-to-day reality as to be somewhat laughable. The resume is dead.

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How Best Workplaces Are Creating More Well-Being for Employees in 2024

Great Place to Work

In a 2023 market survey of 4,400 U.S. A study published in the Industrial Relations Journal found that most well-being programs — from apps and relaxation tools to classes in time management and financial health — had no positive effect on employee well-being. “If Fleming, the author of the study told The New York Times.

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6 Tips for Adopting a Four-Day Workweek

Great Place to Work

Great Place To Work® surveyed more than 4,400 U.S. Attend our annual company culture conference May 7-9, 2024 After all the investments in mental well-being in the post-pandemic era, what can companies do to move the needle? Despite improved workplace experiences at the typical U.S. employees in a market study in July of 2023.

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Great Workplaces Share Their Top Examples of Workplace Flexibility

Great Place to Work

A new survey from Bankrate reports 81% of employees want a four-day workweek, compared to the 64% who want full remote work, or the 68% who want a hybrid work. Participating hotels offered at least one of these options: Two-week scheduling to allow for better planning, and managing time off. The results were compelling.

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Hello #SHRM15 Conference Attendees!

HR Bartender

I’m attending the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference. This isn’t my first SHRM Annual – in fact, my first SHRM conference (more than a few years ago) was also in Las Vegas. At that time, a small earthquake happened – let’s hope history doesn’t repeat itself. I very much appreciate it.

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Our Picks for Some of the Top HR Conferences of 2020

Kazoo

2020 HR Conferences. Conferences and trade shows are a great way to connect with our community, learn more about what is trending in the market, and develop relationships that help us achieve our passion to improve (work) lives. Over 4500 expected in attendance. Over 200 participants expected in attendance.

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Our Picks for Some of the Top HR Conferences of 2020

Kazoo

2020 HR Conferences. Conferences and trade shows are a great way to connect with our community, learn more about what is trending in the market, and develop relationships that help us achieve our passion to improve (work) lives. Over 4500 expected in attendance. Over 200 participants expected in attendance.