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Show Your Work: Encouraging Employees to Share Ideas

Today’s post comes to us from The Workforce Institute advisory board member Sharlyn Lauby, also known as the HR Bartender. This article is the second in a two-part series about the increased value in organizations “showing the work.”

Mentorship in the Workplace: The Workforce Institute Weigh-In

Mentorship at work can take many forms. This month, members of our advisory board offer their perspectives on ways managers can serve as mentors for employees, no matter where they work. The Workforce Institute Weigh-In for March 2023: What’s the best way for managers to mentor employees 1) who work on the frontlines and/or 2) who work in a remote environment.

Leadership Is About More Than a Title

The value of a job title has long been debated. Do titles really matter? Ask seven different people and you’ll likely receive seven diverse perspectives. The short answer is it depends — on the person, the organization, the career stage — on a number of factors.

A Way Forward: Navigating Healthcare’s Staffing and Scheduling Dilemma

Advisory board member Nanne Finis outlines and defines the eight action steps that all healthcare leaders should consider adopting when it comes to healthcare's staffing and scheduling dilemma.

Monthly Recap: February 2023 at The Workforce Institute

Missed any recent insights, research, or podcasts from The Workforce Institute at UKG? Look no farther than our monthly recap! Here’s a look at our conversations from February 2023.

Show Your Work: How Managers Can Gain Greater Buy-in from Employees

Today’s post comes to us from The Workforce Institute advisory board member Sharlyn Lauby, also known as the HR Bartender. This article is the first in a two-part series about the increased value in organizations “showing the work,” one of The Workforce Institute’s Workplace Predictions for 2023.

Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Enrique Rubio, and Dr. Jarik Conrad Join The Workforce Institute

The Workforce Institute is pleased to officially welcome two new advisory board members — Dr. Jessica Kriegel and Enrique Rubio — as well as Dr. Jarik Conrad as our new executive director.

Introducing “HR Hot Takes” from The Workforce Institute at UKG

We’re excited to deliver another new feature from The Workforce Institute at UKG. Introducing “HR Hot Takes,” a weekly video series available exclusively on our LinkedIn page!

Managers and Mental Health: The Workforce Weigh-In

This month for The Workforce Institute Weigh-In, members of our advisory board discuss how managers can support employees’ mental health at work.

From Candy to Punk Rock: Get to Know Laurie Ruettimann

Welcome to The Workforce Institute’s new feature, Get to Know, designed to help our readers get better acquainted with our advisory board of industry experts. To premiere our series, we include a conversation with Laurie Ruettimann. You’ll learn how she went from working in HR surrounded by candy to hosting the popular Punk Rock HR podcast. Plus, find out Laurie’s non-HR dream job. Without further ado, here’s Laurie!

Super Bowl Survey: Will We See a Spike in Absenteeism?

After a brief timeout, The Workforce Institute’s long-running Super Bowl survey returns with a look at how the big game impacts employee absenteeism in the U.S. workplace. We’ve covered this topic in depth since 2005, because we want to help organizations avoid being blindsided by the results.

The Impact of Work on Mental Health

Check out the results from our new study — Mental Health at Work: Managers and Money — for recommendations on building empathy, authenticity, active listening, and a growth mindset to create a greater sense of belonging, inclusion, and positive mental health in the workplace.

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