Employee Relations

It is often said that success or failure at work is tied to one’s manager or senior leadership. But the same can be said of one’s team. Effective teams are a primary driver of organizational success. Yet research shows that poor collaboration and misaligned individual and team behaviors are resulting in significant productivity and performance loss.

Over 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe businesses should refrain from taking public stances on political issues, according to a new survey. The findings suggest that people of nearly all age groups, genders, races, and political party affiliations have become weary of political expression in the workplace.

It can be challenging for many people to apologize. Yet experts say learning to acknowledge a mistake and express regret is essential for human connection, including in the workplace.

Female employees can and should advocate for themselves, but panelists at SHRM24 said one thing that is often missing is colleagues and managers speaking up and advocating for the female employees in their workplaces.

Discover the top five ways you can increase employee retention by improving workplace culture, according to The State of Global Workplace Culture in 2023 report from SHRM Research.

Workers perform at their best when their leaders practice empathy, said Jodi Glickman, speaking at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024. She emphasized the importance of empathy for increasing employee engagement and reducing turnover, then presented four practical steps to become a more empathetic leader.

Don’t go it alone if you’re an HR department of one. Learn from peers running their HR operations solo and gain valuable tips specifically for professionals in HR departments of one at all career levels at SHRM24.

Discover expert strategies from Sarah Noll Wilson on resolving workplace conflict and rebuilding trust at the SHRM24 Conference. Learn best practices and tools for effective conversations.