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Civility at Work
Workplace miscommunications and misunderstandings are common. Explore these three scenarios to learn how to diffuse tension and promote respectful communication.
The workplace is full of people with diverse backgrounds and personality traits, which can lead to conflict. Experts say it’s important to remember that your co-workers are not deliberately trying to annoy you. Understand that everyone has different behaviors, habits, and norms, many of which are derived from their culture. The goal isn’t to get people to change, but to find a way to work together.
Workplace interactions are increasingly virtual, with much of communication happening over email, Slack, and Zoom. Rude and uncivil behavior—damaging enough when it occurs in person—is now taking place online, which can make it even more insidious, according to researchers.
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.
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AI in the Workplace
A new study reveals where workers stand on AI adoption, identifying key personas and offering insights to help businesses tailor AI strategies.
Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates examine how artificial intelligence will drastically reshape the future of work.
SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, appeared on the TODAY show on Sept 10. to chat about the annual return to work as summer vacations wind down—and the “re-entry shock” that often accompanies it.
Compensation and Benefits
Employers may be cautious about pay due to economic concerns, but they are planning to stay consistent with salaries next year—at least for now.
A growing number of organizations are providing various family-forming benefits to create a more inclusive workplace—and to stay competitive.
According to Mercer, U.S. employers expect health benefit costs to rise by 5.8% in 2025, even after accounting for planned cost-reduction measures.
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Inclusion and Diversity
Nike needs to do a better job of hiring and promoting women and minorities, according to the company's top HR executive. The company, based in Beaverton, Ore., will begin making changes to
Talent Acquisition
U.S. employers added 254,000 new jobs in September, another month of solid growth and more than economists had expected.
The solution to candidate ghosting lies in treating your potential hires as VIPs. When candidates feel valued, they are less likely to ghost you.
Employer surveys show positive Q4 hiring outlooks. But economists are more skeptical, anticipating continued slow employment growth this year.
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