Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. In my experience as an HR professional committed to building strong workplace cultures and preventing unionization, I’ve seen many young managers struggle with one key challenge: fear of conflict. One recent case involved a newly promoted supervisor who …
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Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Every time we return to help a client for a second time, we often face a familiar and frustrating response from employees: “Nothing has been done.” Despite their initial willingness to give management a chance—usually after voting against …
In the ever-changing business landscape, no organization is immune to employee disengagement, often stemming from outdated practices failing to align with modern workforce expectations. For businesses to stay competitive and profitable, it’s essential to continually reassess and update internal policies, practices, and procedures (P3). Ignoring this can lead to barriers that negatively impact morale, talent …
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