Robyn Kern is a seasoned business writer who has written in the HR, education, technology, and nonprofit spaces. She writes about topics including outplacement, layoffs, career development, internal mobility, candidate experience, succession planning, talent acquisition, and more, with the goal of surfacing workforce trends and educating the HR community on these key topics. Her work has been featured on hrforhr.org and trainingindustry.com.
Poorly handled employee exits can damage your organization’s reputation, whether you are letting go of one person or conducting a larger RIF. This webinar explores managing separations thoughtfully and strategically to minimize risks and uphold your company’s values....
Objectives and key results, or OKRs for short, are a goal-setting framework that helps organizations align their strategic vision with measurable outcomes. They consist of clearly defined objectives that outline what you want to achieve, paired with key results that...
Behind every successful organization are individuals who contribute their passion and purpose to get results. While each team member has their personal motivations that drive them, when they feel recognized for their contributions and that their voices are heard, they...
Workplace mentoring is a professional relationship in which a less experienced employee (the mentee) receives guidance, support, and advice from a more experienced or knowledgeable colleague (the mentor). This relationship goes beyond teaching the skills specific to a...
A variety of unexpected crises can strike a business without warning. The company website crashes during a major product launch. A storm floods the office, leaving the team without a workspace. A leader must take an extended period away from work or leave altogether....
Coffee badging is a workplace trend in which employees briefly appear at the office, often just long enough to grab a coffee and interact with colleagues before leaving the premises to tackle things remotely. The term "coffee badging" refers to the act of employees...
A business is only as strong as its people. Employee’s talents, skills, and unique capabilities form the foundation of a company’s success. But identifying and leveraging employee strengths doesn’t only enhance workplace performance. It also boosts morale, engagement,...
Feedback is an essential tool for growth and success in the workplace. Whether addressing areas for improvement, celebrating achievements, or fostering collaboration, effective feedback helps individuals and teams thrive. How feedback is delivered is just as important...
Inevitably, difficult conversations will arise in any workplace. As a manager or leader, you likely bear the responsibility of navigating these challenging interactions. Whether you're addressing performance issues, providing critical feedback to employees, mediating...
Employee separation refers to the termination of an employment relationship between an employer and an employee. This can occur for one of several reasons, including voluntary resignation, involuntary termination (layoffs, firings), retirement, or death. For instance,...
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