As you well know, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a constant challenge for HR, requiring you to balance compliance obligations with the needs of both the company and employees who take leave. One of the most common…
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Pop quiz: Do you know what to do with incomplete or unclear Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) certifications? Most HR pros agree that FMLA certifications are one of the biggest challenges of the job. Here’s a quick refresher on…
I watched the series "Ted Lasso" because I had so many conversations about HR and leadership when someone would quote the star, Ted Lasso. Lasso apparently had a quirky way of leading a sports team. And I admit, I thought…
Since many workers want remote or hybrid options, businesses are turning to work from home as a solution to fill empty seats both near and far. However, some organizations worry about payroll fraud being committed by employees based outside the…
Congratulations -- you got the promotion (or got the pleasure of giving it to a worthy employee). The caveat: No raise. It's a dry promotion -- promoting an employee without giving a pay raise -- and it's a growing trend…
Four federal agencies are working together in an "Avengers: Infinity War"-style alliance to prevent AI discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S.…
Leveraging HR technology is essential right now for driving strategic decision-making and organizational agility. After all, 50% of the professionals polled in the HR Trends Report 2024 from McLean & Company said their HR organization is a strategic partner at…
Employee well-being and a thriving culture are emerging as retention strategy priorities. In an episode of the HRMorning podcast "Voices of HR," Claude Silver, the chief heart officer at VaynerMedia, provided a people-centric blueprint for companies to build a culture…
A company’s core values should be the deeply ingrained framework around which all their processes, goals, and motivation is built. But how many organizations choose values that sound good at face value, stick them on a wall somewhere, and simply…
You did it! After several weeks (maybe even months), and hours of interviewing and assessing talent, you found the best candidate for the job. You extended the offer, and they accepted -- congratulations! No matter the nature of the job…
Watch out, HR pros -- more #worktok trends are taking over workplaces. And some of the newest affect how you and other leaders manage talent. It's nothing to pooh-pooh: #worktok has almost 2.5 million views. People are posting what they…
As talent acquisition pros turn to AI recruiting to attract candidates and save time and money, it's going to become harder to craft job postings and candidate communications that grab the attention of top talent. Kat Kibben, the CEO of…
Revisions to workers' comp laws could take effect this year and next, promising a more equitable and responsive system for injured employees. These reforms prioritize swift access to medical care and fair compensation for injuries. The forthcoming changes also address…
Employee turnover is an inherent part of doing business, and many companies conduct exit interviews with departing employees as part of the offboarding process. These interviews provide valuable information and help employers understand why employees leave the company. But when it…
Is Rage Quitting still all the rage? And, if so, what can HR professionals do to curb it? You might feel like turnover is out of control. But it's not exactly a new phenomenon. While we might not see the…
Remote work has opened the doors to collaboration around the world. What seemed like an improbability before 2020 is today’s reality. According to Forbes, over 12.7% of full-time employees work in a fully remote setting while 28.2% employees work in…
