A federal district court in Florida has preliminarily enjoined enforcement of a Florida law known as the Stop WOKE Act, finding that the 2022 amendment to the state’s civil rights law violates the First Amendment. The decision at least temporarily squelches the “Individual Freedom Act,” also known as the Stop WOKE Act, which bans employers […]
Even if you go out of your way to avoid conflict in your personal life, addressing issues and knowing how to de-escalate a situation is a critical and inevitable part of an HR role. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy, especially when it comes to difficult or confrontational employees. Keeping your cool when dealing with […]
Election day for the 2022 midterms is only a few weeks away and try as you may to keep politics out of the office, there are some things about this election cycle that HR needs to take into consideration. From voting benefits to handling workplace discussions, here are three things that HR should keep in […]
Employees are back – and they’re annoying each other already. So where will they take their petty annoyances and uncomfortable complaints? The line outside your HR door is probably already forming! The office occupancy rate recently hit nearly 50%, according to an analysis by Kastle Systems. While it’s significantly lower than pre-pandemic rates (as high […]
Employers who find themselves in the midst of a labor practices probe by the feds have the right to prepare to defend themselves, including by talking to their employees. But as a new ruling from the federal National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) confirms, they can only go so far in doing so – and crossing […]
Get ready HR: You’ll likely have to curb conflict as employees return to work on-site. Many employees may bring ongoing issues to the office. Nearly two-thirds say they’ve had conflict – and been in trouble for it – while working remotely, according to a Paychex study. But you can help front-line managers curb conflict, or […]
Companies spend billions of dollars each year creating strategic business plans that serve as a blueprint for growth. Your team is in charge of managing the most critical asset that will execute that plan: your human capital. You hire the best talent and strive to create a diverse, high-performing culture. Yet like most companies, your […]
Do vaccine mandates have employees up in arms? HR professionals face challenges across the board as vaccine mandates for employers roll out. For one, there’s a lot of uncertainty as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) develops rules and guidelines – and HR will likely have to figure out the path to compliance. But […]
HR leaders beware: Workplace conflict will be on the rise – and leaders will need to help employees regain harmony. Unfortunately, many companies that are returning to the workplace are on a collision course with strife. Nearly 74% of companies plan to have employees back on-site this fall, and about 40% of their leaders anticipate […]
Workplace conflict happens all the time: Individuals disagree. Teams compete. Employees bicker. Executives go head to head. In fact, conflict eats up more than two hours of each employees’ time weekly. That’s to the tune of about $359 billion in paid hours, according to the CPP Global Human Capital Report. Those are hours focused on […]
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