Forced to Smile at Work? Fake Smiling at Work May Lead to Heavier Drinking, Study Finds
A group of researchers at Penn State University at Buffalo conducted a study on the drinking habits of people in the service industry and found that workers who are force...
Intimidating, Malicious, and Insulting: Workplace Bullying Horror Stories
At least one of your friends or family would have one if not many workplace bullying horror stories. One would think that bullying ends with high school, that people grow...
Employees Don’t Trust Anti-Retaliation Statutes
Corporate compliance officers already know that violation of anti-retaliation statues is an unjustifiable risk. The magnitude of this significant problem is outlined in E...
Overtime: What Proposed DOL Overtime Exemption Could Mean For Employers?
Raises the salary threshold from $455 per week ($23,660 per year) to $679 per week ($35,308 per year). The 2019 rule is expected to affect the exempt status of more than ...
Vienna Tops Mercer’s 21st Quality of Living Ranking
The Austrian capital tops the list for the tenth running year. Western Europe takes eight of the 10 highest-ranking positions on Mercer’s new safety ranking with Luxemb...
I’m Having A Hard Time With ‘no’ Regarding Personal Gifts
It’s hard to say no to a coworker at work. But learning how to set boundaries and how to say no effectively is the key to healthier workplace relationships. The HR ...
10 Effective Ways to Improve Team Communication
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5 Inspiring Ways To Become A Great Boss
Subscribe to the leading Human Resources Magazine to receive exclusive HR news and insights directly to your inbox. The need to become a great boss should be a top priori...
The 15 Golden Rules of Effective Delegation
Whether you want to stay up-to-date on HR news, read in-depth insights on HR trends or find new ideas on strategy, innovation, and leadership, The HR Digest Magazine is h...
Off-duty Marijuana Use On 420 Day – Can Your Employer Fire You?
There are highs and lows of celebrating 420 day like getting fired for off-duty marijuana use. 420 day is no longer celebrated behind closed doors and their party invitat...
Goodbye, Micromanagement! Hello ‘Ownership Culture!’
Today, the old ways of running a workplace are quickly becoming outdated. Organizational governance, annual performance reviews, forced ranking – fail to deliver desire...
Fun Summer Office Party Ideas Your Coworkers Won’t Hate
Everyone would be pleased with fun-filled summer office party ideas to wind down all the pressure from first-half of the year. Of course, this is the perfect time to expl...
The Opioid Abuse Epidemic: Is Your Workplace Prepared?
The recent growing number of opioid abuse in the workplace has raised alarm over claims of intervention by employers through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Lack of ...
Key HR Practices That Drive Corporate Goals
There are key HR practices that have been there for decades, providing HR professionals with clear guidelines for successful people management. It’s difficult to over...
Building An Effective Campus Recruitment Strategy
Campus recruitment strategy may vary among different employers, but the ultimate goal remains the same. It’s a reliable means of building entry-level talent pipeline. A...
I’m making someone use their holiday to grieve over their mother’s death
The brutal and straightforward answers to HR-related queries and concerns. Send in your queries with the subject line ‘Ask JANE HARPER’ at info@thehrdigest.com. Hel...