I got a press release proclaiming, “CEO spends over $500/month to avoid burnout!” Now, if you can tell me where I can get all that for $500 a month, I’ll be shocked. Add to that, his online bios say he lives in NYC, has “several kids,” and a wife. What is going on is he’s […]
A CEO Says He Avoids Burnout for $500 a Month. His Math Doesn’t Add Up — Improve Your HR Read More »
Is taking 2-3 days off per month an abuse of the system if you have unlimited PTO? It is if those 2-3 days are for chemotherapy, according to Tyler Wells‘ company. When Wells received his cancer diagnosis, his HR department told him that it would be an abuse of the system, and his time off
Unlimited PTO Sounds Generous—Until You Get Sick — Improve Your HR Read More »
“HR is the only department that gets a free pass for being completely useless.” Ahh, yes, it’s time for another rant about how awful HR is. This is from Amanda Goodall, who calls herself The Job Chick, posting on the social media platform X. She does corporate research. When people dismiss HR as worthless, or worse, damaging,
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Cinnabon rightly fired her. Her behavior was absolutely inappropriate. Cinnabon issued a statement: We’ve seen the disturbing video from the Cinnabon bakery in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, and we do not condone this behavior. The former employee was immediately terminated by the franchise owner. Their actions do not reflect our values or the welcoming experience every guest deserves.
Note: I should have published this before Thanksgiving, but I, quite frankly, forgot! Sorry! It’s officially no-fire season — that is, unless someone commits an egregious act— you don’t terminate employees from the week before Thanksgiving until January. That’s the rule from employment attorney Todd Stanton, and it’s a good one. (In the interest of full
No-Fire Season Is Real—Here’s Why Smart Companies Observe It — Improve Your HR Read More »
There is a panic spreading across social media about the reclassification of many graduate degrees as non-professional, and how that could affect pay scales, as well as the amount people can borrow to pay for those degrees). If you’re an employer, the two questions you actually need answered are: “Do I have to reclassify anyone?” (no), and
When you have a brick-and-mortar business, you want it to be warm and inviting while setting yourself apart from the competition or even just the stores nearby. Showcasing your wares to the world is part of your mission, but first, you have to get people through your front door. Continue reading to learn creative ways
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I started a new role a few months ago, and several of the senior leaders I work with are neurodiverse. My direct manager, who is in an executive role, told us she has ADHD, and I’ve never worked closely with someone who communicates in this way before. I’m really struggling to keep up with her
Mark Zuckerberg allegedly had a contract with then-girlfriend Priscilla Chan that if she moved to Silicon Valley, he would spend at least 100 minutes per week outside the home and office with her. It may seem like a particular and odd thing to put in writing, but Chan wanted to know what she was getting
41 Percent of Gen-Zers Get Prenups. They Want the Same Clarity at Work — Improve Your HR Read More »
Work orders are the basic building blocks of a successful maintenance operation. Maintenance leads use them to control resources efficiently, while technicians need to them know what to do. Without a clear prioritization strategy, however, teams waste time on work that doesn’t help them prevent costly failures and support business goals. Prioritization is what turns
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