Posted by HR Solutions Blog Team on August 22, 2016 at 9:00 AM When relatives work for the same employer, the potential for favoritism (nepotism) and conflicts of interest exists, especially when one relative has a supervisory role over the other. Whether favoritism toward a family member is real or perceived, it can have a… read more
Posted by HR Solutions Blog Team Disseminating and storing the right employment information and documentation can help demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Below are some “must-have” policies and forms. Workplace Policies: Some laws require employers to communicate workplace information to employees in writing. In the absence of a specific requirement, employers should… read more
by Bernard Marr Here’s the conundrum: some of the most successful leaders in the world will readily admit that they aren’t any smarter, luckier, more talented, more beautiful, more privileged, or even more confident than their less successful peers. So what is it that leads to their success? Everyone wants to be more successful, so there’s… read more
by Bernard Marr We’ve all had one: a boss, manager, or team leader who could have come in first at a competition for for the World’s Worst Managers. But what makes them so bad? Turns out, there are quite a few qualities that many of the worst bosses have in common. One of those qualities is… read more
The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that 90% of top performers in life are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in… read more
By Dr. Wanda Wallace Today’s knowledge-based economy means most organizations are packed full of experts: risk experts, legal experts, market experts, finance experts, project management experts, and so on. Many of these experts are women who are driven to get the job done and let the results speak for themselves. But such expertise can be… read more
by Deepak Chopra MD One of the most important distinctions in the arc of success is telling the difference between a short-term desire and an aspiration, which is long-term. So ask yourself, What do you want today versus what you want five years from now? Short-term desires tend to dominate what happens at work throughout the… read more
by Simranjit Walia The Biggest Concern of any organisation should be when their most passionate people become quiet. In complete sync with the thought process and quite a meaningful “one liner” that has much deeper meaning. Work place is social place and in a social atmosphere “silence” can transpire into both negative or positive vibes…. read more
Written by Tamara Rosin “Doing more with less” has become the new standard practice for hospitals and health systems. At the same time, clinical teams and staff are held increasingly responsible for improving the quality of care, outcomes and the patient experience. The hospital pharmacy in particular has adopted a wider range of responsibilities since… read more
by Jasmine N. Onyemachi Remember when the company was king? Today it’s the customer that wears the crown — and customer service has become a key driver of business success. So let’s stop thinking of support as a cost center, and start recognizing customer service for what it is: an opportunity waiting to happen. Here… read more