BusinessDictionary.com defines work-life balance as “a comfortable state of equilibrium achieved between an employee’s primary priorities of their employment position and their private lifestyle.” How you manage your schedule has a lot to do with whether or not you will be able to reach this state. Finding time to do the things you want means setting aside time for them, then protecting it fiercely.Managing Your Schedule fo...

Many people waste time at work. It’s true – and you might be one of them! Not everyone who wastes time at work does so on purpose. Sometimes the time wasters are foisted on us (like pointless meetings), but many are self-induced (such as socializing and participating in office gossip).Statistics About Wasting Time at WorkFor a 2014 Salary.com study, 89% of respondents “reported wasting time at work every day” (some of which...

Absolutely, yes. Exercise can help people perform better at work! That’s why programs and activities designed to encourage employees to become more active are an integral part of many wellness programs. From providing on-site workout rooms to bringing in personal trainers during lunch breaks to holding walking meetings, employers are encouraging employees to exercise in a variety of ways. Why? Because there is a direct rela...

While HR has traditionally been viewed as an expense, taking a more strategic perspective requires viewing HR as an investment, which it rightfully is. Strategic HR – meaning that HR activities are tied to business strategy – can definitely have an impact on the bottom line. They key to demonstrating impact lies with quantifying results.Quantifying Bottom Line ResultsIn Strategic Business Partner: A Critical Role for Human...

Are you wondering if your company needs an employee newsletter? While having an internal newsletter isn’t necessarily a must, there are a number of key benefits that can make them worthwhile.4 Key Benefits of Employee NewslettersFour key benefits of employee newsletters include:1. Consistent Message DeliveryWhen you have an employee newsletter, you have a formal communication channel that is available to all employees. It p...

Work doesn’t always have to feel so much like – well – work! As Payscale.com points out, “There’s evidence that people who have fun at work are happier, healthier, motivated, and more productive than their stressed-out counterparts.” Incorporating a variety of fun activities into the work environment can have a very positive impact on the business and its employees!15 Fun Activities for the WorkplaceReady to bring a little...

E-Verify is mandatory for some employers, including federal contractors and subcontractors working on certain types of contracts, as well as employers in states where E-Verify may be required by state law. However, many employers who are not required to use E-Verify choose to do so voluntarily.Mandatory E-Verify UsageRequirements for Federal ContractorsThe E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule applies to federal contractors awar...

The food that you eat during the workday can have a significant impact on how you feel and how effectively you are able to perform. It’s definitely important to take a lunch break, and there are plenty of great ideas for healthy lunches you can take to work that can keep you from having to eat in restaurants too often. It’s also a good idea, though, to keep some healthy snacks on hand – either in your desk or in your office...

Are businesses coming to recognize the strategic importance of the HR function? A new research report indicates that that answer to that question is a resounding yes! That’s good news for the HR profession and the highly qualified individuals who work in the field.Strategic HR? Survey Says “Yes”The 2014/2015 Human Resource Management Policies and Practices in the United States research report released in September of 2015 i...

If you’re interested in moving up in your career, it’s a good idea to stop and consider whether or not you are someone that the ‘powers that be’ in your company would view as being promotable. The way that you conduct yourself now can have a huge impact on whether or not you’ll accomplish your goals for climbing the ladder to the job of your dreams.7 Factors that Impact PromotabilityA number of factors – some performance-ba...