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Getting More from Workplace Tech: Improving Employee Experience Outcomes at Insurance Firms

Getting More from Workplace Tech: Improving Employee Experience Outcomes at Insurance Firms

Most insurance firms have already invested in workplace technology. Desk booking platforms, visitor management systems, space planning tools, and workplace analytics solutions are now common across corporate real estate portfolios. Yet many organizations still struggle to answer fundamental questions about how employees actually experience the workplace. Everyone knows desks get booked and not used. But […]

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Insurance employee experience: Supporting focused work in high-compliance roles

Insurance employee experience: Supporting focused work in high-compliance roles

In insurance, whether underwriting, claims, actuarial, or compliance, the work demands sustained mental focus and meticulous documentation. When workplace systems get in the way — from unpredictable space availability to fragmented compliance processes — employees lose focus, productivity slows, and operational risk rises. Employee experience in high-compliance contexts isn’t a perk; it’s a strategic enabler

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Manager Terminates Employee During a Meeting – Ask #HR Bartender

Manager Terminates Employee During a Meeting – Ask #HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I read this note in an online group and couldn’t resist the opportunity to share some thoughts. Check out the situation below. I did some editing to remove any identifying remarks.  My manager scheduled an emergency all-hands meeting, wouldn’t say what it’s about. We all show up thinking it’s something

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Cinnabon Fired an Employee for Racist Slurs in a Viral Video. There’s a Vital HR Lesson to Learn Here — Improve Your HR

Cinnabon Fired an Employee for Racist Slurs in a Viral Video. There’s a Vital HR Lesson to Learn Here — Improve Your HR

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.

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