How to lessen the workplace effects of quiet quitting

How to lessen the workplace effects of quiet quitting

Employers have struggled over the past two years with being able to recruit and hire enough workers. Now, growing concerns about the effects of “quiet quitting” have employers trying to figure out how to address more workforce challenges. Quiet quitting is a broad term that leaves its common characteristic or warning signs open to interpretation….
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How to facilitate civil workplace discussions on divisive issues

How to facilitate civil workplace discussions on divisive issues

Conversations about divisive issues can create discord in the workplace and adversely affect organizational culture. The risks of losing a civil workplace are high as issues that evoke strong emotions and polarizing points of view are increasingly present topics at places of employment. We asked employment law attorneys Jim Spencer and Melissa Moodie with Hinkle…
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Kansas employers grapple with unlimited PTO considerations amid tight labor market

Kansas employers grapple with unlimited PTO considerations amid tight labor market

Employer policies around paid time off are being scrutinized as the emphasis on employee well-being intensifies. One aspect business leaders are considering is whether an unlimited PTO plan would be beneficial and feasible for their organization. The idea of unlimited (also described as self-managed, flexible or discretionary) PTO plans has received more attention in recent…
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7 creative recruiting strategies to overcome hiring challenges in 2022

7 creative recruiting strategies to overcome hiring challenges in 2022

Hiring challenges continue to present problems for Kansas employers and businesses across the country. New nationwide data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows roughly 4.6 million more job openings in February than people to fill them. February is the most recent jobs data that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released. February…
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Why thinking critically about HR needs benefits your Kansas small business

Why thinking critically about HR needs benefits your Kansas small business

Does the human resources department of your business consist of one person who also is in charge of other important facets of the organization, such as payroll processing and accounting? If this hits home for you, think about what happens if your do-everything HR person leaves the job. You suddenly find yourself in need of…
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