HR

Layoffs are often one of the first ways companies cut costs. But they don’t take them lightly because there’s a lot at stake, not least employee goodwill and public image.

Traditionally, employers question big gaps in work history. But because of the pandemic, they may be more understanding.

The so-called stay interview is an increasingly popular means of trying to retain staff.

At the annual conference of the Society for Human Resource Management, concerned HR executives reviewed practices and traded ideas.

Phyllis Hartman, an HR expert, talks to us about the challenges HR faces when dealing with issues of a potentially hostile workplace.

Organizational psychologist Karlyn Borysenko needed an out from her job. So she learned how to direct her energy on formulating an exit strategy, instead of expending it on the stress at work.

Have proof that you let your company know about an issue, even if there's no formal department to address it.

Alison Green of Ask a Manager answers your questions about office food dos and don'ts.

Alison Green of Ask A Manager answers listener questions.

In the wake of white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville, a discussion of free speech and hate speech as they relate to the workplace.