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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on December 08, 2025

Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs): What They Are and How to Create One

A performance improvement plan can provide struggling employees with the resources they need to turn around their performance. But a PIP is only effective when a manager is genuinely invested in the employee’s success.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on December 08, 2025

Reverse Mentoring: What It Is, How It Works

Senior executives are tapping younger workers for insights into trends, technology and workplace culture.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on December 08, 2025

What Is Bereavement Leave?

A primer on the company policy that helps support grieving employees.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on December 08, 2025

What Are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)?

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups formed within a company to connect employees through shared identities or life experiences. ERG members can forge relationships, gain leadership skills and create a more inclusive culture.

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Megan McNamara Megan McNamara
Updated on December 08, 2025

What Is Employment Law?

Employment law is a branch of law that governs the relationship aspects between employees and employers. Explore key employment laws and the most common reasons employees and employers take legal action.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on December 08, 2025

The Antiwork Movement: What It Is and Why It’s Growing

Interest in the antiwork movement has soared since the pandemic hit — here’s what it means for today’s workers and employers.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on December 08, 2025

10 Signs an Employee Is Disengaged

One of the telltale signs of a disengaged employee is a change in behavior. Here's what to watch out for.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on December 08, 2025

Cyberloafing: What Is It and How to Prevent It

Cyberloafing is when employees use the internet for non-work-related activities when they’re supposed to be working. Take a look at some of the main causes of cyberloafing and guidelines for preventing it.

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Brennan Nevada Johnson Brennan Nevada Johnson
Updated on December 08, 2025

Think Twice About Giving Employees Company Swag for the Holidays

More time off might be better appreciated.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on December 08, 2025

What Is Absenteeism in the Workplace?

Everything you need to know about unexpected absences and ways to minimize it.

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