9 Ways Employers Can Foster Positive Workplace Mental Health

May 25, 2023

Employee mental health has become a pressing concern in today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments. The CDC reports that more than 1 in 5 American adults live with a mental health condition—and while the pandemic skyrocketed remote work and its many conveniences, it’s also increased isolation and loneliness. Declining mental health in the workplace leads… Read More »

HR Trends for 2023 & Beyond: A People-First Future

January 26, 2023

With a new year underway, many business owners and leaders are wondering about 2023 HR trends and what they should do to stay ahead of the game and keep employees happy.  While business is constantly evolving in numerous areas, the most critical areas emphasize: Employee well-being, mental health, and work-life balance Employee engagement and development… Read More »

How Cross-Training Employees Strengthens Your Business

January 18, 2023
How Cross-Training Employees Strengthens Your Business

What is cross-training, and why should every organization do it?  Cross-training employees involves training a team member for work that is outside of their current role. Simply put, if you trained Sue to do Jenny’s job, you would also train Jenny to learn Sue’s job. There are many benefits of cross-training employees for both team… Read More »

What is Professionalism in the Workplace? + 4 Bonus Tips

December 28, 2022

What is professionalism in the workplace? While it looks different from one business to the next, there are several areas where you’ll want to ensure employees are conducting themselves appropriately to convey your desired brand image and ensure success. Read on for the crucial areas of professionalism to keep your eye on. And stick around… Read More »

Why is Succession Planning Important? Preparing for Your Company’s Future

December 6, 2022

As a business owner or leader, you must always think ahead to prepare your company and team for the future. And while you may not want to think about your top-performing employees leaving, people will inevitably move on, retire, or pass away. So, how can you ensure smooth transitions, minimize downtime, and reduce costs? By… Read More »

17 Employee Appreciation Ideas from Simple to Next Level

November 1, 2022

We talk a lot about employee engagement and workplace culture here at BlueLion. And we practice what we preach, taking our team on memorable outings and implementing new employee appreciation ideas regularly.  Why? Because we know that even small gestures of employee recognition make a difference and motivate our talented team! And we’re not the… Read More »

6 Tips to Conduct Effective Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training

September 6, 2022

Although diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is becoming a much higher priority for many organizations, all kinds of inadequate DEI training remain. While missing the mark in this sensitive area can subject your company to risk, it’s also easy to avoid making mistakes by following some simple rules.  First, your entire team—from C-level leaders to… Read More »

Avoid These 9 Mistakes by Outsourcing Harassment Training

August 25, 2022

As your organization grows, providing practical harassment training is essential to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive workplace culture. But this is easier said than done!  Harassment is an umbrella covering many sensitive topics. You may also need to comply with specific laws regarding your anti-harassment training program. And if you don’t have qualified HR… Read More »

How Should Employers Handle Harassment Complaints?

August 9, 2022

You hope it never happens—the dreaded harassment complaint. But you work with humans, and workplace harassment still occurs today. In fact, the EEO reports that discrimination based on retaliation, disability, race, or sex makes up more than 30% of all charges.  Employers are responsible for ensuring safe and healthy workplaces. This includes taking steps to… Read More »

Why an Anti-Harassment Policy is Essential for Every Employer

August 2, 2022

There’s a lot of talk about workplace harassment right now, from bullying to sexual harassment. And rightfully so: It’s a serious problem that can have lasting effects on victims and their careers.  But what does an anti-harassment policy do for employers? A good one will not only help prevent harassment but also keep the company… Read More »