Key Strategies for Fostering a Positive Work Environment
Establishing a strong, positive and trusting relationship with the workforce is paramount for companies, regardless of economic circumstances. Without fostering such a foundation, attracting, engaging, and retaining talent becomes a challenging endeavor. In...
What Employers Should Know About Trauma in the Workplace
Looking back, 2008 was a difficult year. The Great Recession was underway. People lived in a constant state of worry. In workplaces across the country, employees informally gathered after official meetings, trying to decipher what their leaders had shared and what...
Can Employers Require a HS Diploma?
Question: Can employers require applicants to have a high school diploma? Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: We recommend that you not require applicants to have a high school diploma unless you can demonstrate that the requirement is job-related and consistent with...
Five Ways to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace
In a survey by McKinsey & Company, 75 percent of employers acknowledged that there’s a stigma around mental health in the workplace. People in the workplace, leaders included, are afraid to speak up about their mental health needs or ask for help. As the McKinsey...