Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our "In Case You Missed It" series. Keep reading for November's top stories!
Bad Managers Aren't the Main Reason Employees Quit
According to new research from IBM on why employees quit, the old HR adage "people don't leave companies; they leave managers" is being called into question. These are the real reasons they walk away.
Office Hours: How Do You Improve Performance Reviews? A VP at Fossil Weighs In
Traditional performance reviews are a holdover from the machine age, but according to James Webb, VP of global people development and engagement at Fossil, they can still be effective—employers just need to reshape the process. Watch this short video to learn how.
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Dear ReWorker: How Can I Get My Employees to Be on Time?
A small business that can't get its employees to be punctual has tried everything, including offering paid time off as a reward for on-time arrival. But nothing's working, and clients are suffering. Find out what the ReWorker recommends.
The Foundation You Need Before Investing in AI
As artificial intelligence technology is deployed across organizations, the cost of poor decision-making due to weak competency systems is likely to be magnified. What foundational elements does every organization need before investing in AI? Read on.
The ReWork Bookshelf: 5 Must-Reads From Workforce Trends Expert Ira Wolfe
From a book on how to be a better manager, to Ira Wolfe's own work on recruiting in the digital age, this list's got a mix of classics and fresh reads. How many of these are on your bookshelf?
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