ACTIVE LISTENING
One of the common problems in communication is not listening actively. Listening is the core of every successful interaction at the work place and...
Why listen with the HEART?
HRM practitioners are expected to listen with the heart for the purpose of ensuring not only the understanding of the words spoken by the...
Ramadan in the workplace: top tips for employers
For many Muslims, Ramadan is a period of religious observance, which includes fasting from sunrise to sunset. Ashok Kanani provides a four-point checklist for...
Need Help Getting Your Spouse to the Negotiating Table?
I can’t tell you how many times I receive phone calls from people seeking an uncontested divorce in Maryland, DC or Virginia, but don’t...
Who are Social Partners?
Social partners refer to people who are companions in a special working relationship who talk, help resolve their differences and work together to achieve...
Religious Accommodation in the Workplace: Guidance for Avoiding Legal Trouble
Religion is defined broadly under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) to include all aspects of an individual’s belief,...
What Is HR’s Role in Maintaining Effective Working Relationships With Unions?
By Lynne MacDonald
Labor unions protect workers’ rights and negotiate for better employment terms and conditions through collective bargaining. A healthy working relationship between management...
Any Room for Arbitration in Nigeria?
In partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce, Stears assesses the role of Arbitration in Nigeria as the 2nd Annual Africa Regional Arbitration Conference...
The most common job posting mistake
Unemployment is at its lowest level since 2008 yet employers are still making simple mistakes that stop them from standing out – that’s the...
Why conflicts arise
In most organizations, conflicts increase as employees assert their demands for an increased share in organizational rewards, such as position, acknowledgment, appreciation, monetary benefits...
