How to manage Coworker Conflict
When co-workers face a conflict over work-related issues and start avoiding each other, it is a natural thought to think if someone should assist in fixing the issue. Such behavior can create an awkward work environment for everyone around. If the tension affects collaboration, team morale, and productivity, it may be essential for a manager to step up and acknowledge the situation. In doing so the focus should be toward resolving the work-related issue and not forcing personal reconciliation. We all do our best to keep emotions in check when in the office. When someone has a meltdown that is…
Menopause Conversations at Work and Benefits
Menopause is having a moment in workplaces. One of the most immense HR inclinations has been how employers are normalizing menopause and supporting women by engaging in open conversations, offering benefits, and providing healthcare access. The change toward having more open conversations regarding deeply personal topics, and a focus on wellness at work is placing menopause as a topic of conversation. There is a fair percentage of the U.S. population experiencing menopause systems such as hot flashes, headaches, heart palpitations, and insomnia. Employers are considering relevant benefits and having conversations asking women what they need and educating every one of…
Overtime Rule Set Aside
April 2024, the Biden administration issued a final rule which implemented a new DOL salary test for white collar workers. With an effective July 1, 2024, the final rule increased the salary threshold for white collar exemptions from $35,568 per year to $43,880 per year. This rule had also scheduled a second increase of the salary threshold to become effective January 1, 2025. The January 2025 salary threshold would increase the required annual earnings from $43,880 to $58,656. Following the implementation of the DOL final regulation, the State of Texas sued the DOL stating that the agency had exceeded…
The Impact of AI for HR Leaders
Generative AI, often called Gen AI, is artificial intelligence (AI) that can create original content that includes text, images, video, audio, or software code in response to a user’s request. The AI landscape is spreading rapidly and providing constant changes, HR leaders must stay a few steps ahead by recognizing the core capabilities while becoming prepared for the effects generative AI (GenAI) will have on their organizations. Most organizations are in the beginning stages of AI where HR leaders have a crucial responsibility in advancing AI initiatives even with significant gaps in the understanding and implementation. We will provide a…
What makes a good Boss?
There are employees around the world that can tell stories about enduring a bad boss. Not everyone knows how to be a great boss. Let us investigate what makes an individual a good boss. Good bosses display empathy, adaptability, communication, and accountability to name a few essential characteristics. They go beyond meeting deadlines, managing a team, and delegating tasks. Focal points include encouraging a strong culture with a work environment that promotes growth, collaboration, and innovation and provides support when needed. Good bosses will inspire and build rapport that in return contributes to productivity and strong morale. They also desire…
2024 Savio HR Summit
2024 Savio HR Summit (In-Person & Virtual) MHA Members $150.00 / Non-Members $300.00 Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 8:55 AM - 4:00 PM Sponsored by OVERVIEW:Join us on October 22 for the first annual HR Savio Summit. We will have presenters from Savio HR Solutions and the law firms of Balch & Bingham, Hagwood Tipton and Wise Carter. Sessions will consist of Wage and Hour Law Updates; the 2024 Update on Medical Marijuana and The Workplace; Antitrust in Employment Developments and Panel Discussion on HR Hot Topics.
Unbossing – Pros and Cons
Companies are cutting out middle management positions. This idea of “unbossing” has become more of a buzz topic and a possible idea to help change the dynamic of the office. This doesn’t mean that all middle managers are going to be on the chopping block, because middle managers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between levels. This simply means that being unbossed the managers are more hands off and checks in less frequently. This empowers the staff to stay more motivated. While on the other side of the pendulum, middle managers can assume more leadership than supervisor positions. …
Body Odor Does Not Have to Be a Stinky Subject
How do you approach an employee that has a body odor causing distractions? This conversation can be a difficult one to have, but don’t stress. Here are a few helpful tips to move smoothly through the conversation. Always be aware that this could be embarrassing to them and even emotional. Speak in a private location that is not noticeable to other staff. This will allow your employee the opportunity to speak freely. Keep an open mind to hear their opinions and reasons. This could be the first time they have heard something this hard. It could also be a health…
Building Bridges, Not Walls: The Power of Trust
When trust is broken its hard to regain it back, but it can be mended. Trust is defined by Webster as “to place confidence in”. As an employee you should be able to trust your employer to treat you well and respect you as a person and employee. Managers trust their employees to come to work on time and completing task given to them. In return, the employee trust the manager to resolve issues, and work to help and benefit the team as a whole. We all know that there are huge benefits for gaining trust within the workplace. Employers…
Safe Leave for Your Employees
Victims of Domestic Violence Time Off As employers we should care about our staff and their safety. It’s great to make sure that you employees are safe while working in your facility. However, the employee does not live in your facility 24/7. Employees go home and sometimes homes are not the safe place that we all like to think they are for everyone. Safe Leave can be used for employees or assistance of a family members that is a victim of any act or threat of domestic violence, unwanted sexual contact, stalking or human trafficking. 83% of survivors have reported…
