What's really behind the RTO battle? Could it be personal freedom vs. corporate control? Autonomy vs. micromanagement? The C-suite vs. the front line? Depends on what side you ask, but most people will agree: There's no defined answer ... yet.…
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Pay transparency legislation is picking up even more momentum in 2025. In Illinois and Minnesota, new laws went into effect on Jan 1. Plus, at least three more states – Massachusetts, New Jersey and Vermont – are gearing up to…
Balancing work and care for family is a growing challenge for many employees, and it’s more complex than many organizations realize. As the demands of work and caregiving intensify, many employers face a critical question: How can they better support…
Low employee engagement costs the global economy about US $89 trillion, or 9% of global GDP, according to Gallup's latest State of the Global Workplace report. That’s why it’s critical to gauge your team’s feelings using employee engagement surveys. When…
Pay transparency legislation is picking up even more momentum in 2025. In Illinois and Minnesota, new laws went into effect on Jan 1. Plus, at least three more states – Massachusetts, New Jersey and Vermont – are gearing up to…
Turnover stinks. Regardless of the situation or reason, turnover usually leads to more headaches for HR pros -- offboarding, paperwork, hiring, onboarding ... So you want to prevent turnover as much as possible. And some powerful questions -- asked by…
Despite the evidence that employees need -- and want -- more feedback than annual performance reviews, the yearly talk is still the standard at many organizations. So if we're going to continue to do them, let's do them better. To…
Shorter days and colder temps can take a toll on employees’ well-being -- and productivity. But with a little planning, HR pros can help employees stay healthy, energized and engaged throughout the winter months. Your 3-Step Winter Wellness Game Plan…
Unhappy Leaves are a double-edged sword for HR. If you're unfamiliar with the growing trend of Unhappy Leaves, here it is in a nutshell: Employers allow employees to take time off when they are feeling unhappy or stressed as a…
Got a problem with employees always taking intermittent FMLA leave around weekends? You're not alone. Case in point: To combat what it perceived to be FMLA abuse, an employer in Oregon adopted a policy requiring all employees on intermittent leave…
While it's true that AI is transforming HR, its adoption comes with significant legal challenges. So it's crucial for HR teams to understand the legal considerations for AI use in the workplace. What noted science fiction writer Isaac Asimov cautioned…
As businesses worldwide increasingly recognize the importance of diversity, a growing number are embracing neurodiverse employees. Neurodiversity refers to variations in brain function and cognitive processing, which includes conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, Down syndrome and…
If you work in HR, you don’t want to get blindsided by anything at work. And you probably want to stay on top of workplace trends. The point is to be aware of what’s going on so you'll be ready…
Let's say you finally decided to talk to an employee about his performance. You've put it off for some time, because ... well ... performance conversations are uncomfortable. But you need to talk about his disinterest and disengagement. Or you…
Time to do more than think about 2025. It's time to start acting. You might have closed the books on 2024, but that's just the first step in preparing for notable HR trends. The question is, what should you prepare…
Are you unintentionally stifling employee curiosity? Are you glossing over the questions they have, the clarifications they desire or the ideas they need to be heard? It's a real front-line management problem: Managers eager to help try – or in…
