ICE raids are becoming a reality for more and more employers. Understanding what to do (or not do) when ICE shows up at your door is critical. In our interactive, instructor-led 90-minute event, you will learn how to prepare for,…
Policy & Procedures
For every company that has decided to bring its workforce back to the office (think: Amazon, Dell, JPMorgan and Zoom), another has doubled down on a hybrid or completely remote workplace model. Companies in the latter group spend a lot…
As the temperature rises across the country, so can the incidences of heat-related illness, especially for employees in higher-risk professions. HR will want to help employees prevent heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat stress, heat stroke and other ailments that come with…
There’s an increased focus on organizational culture, and specifically on workplace incivility, in business today. The best explanation of an organization’s culture is “the daily behaviors experienced by its employees, partners, and customers.” Your company culture influences every person, process,…
Gaslighting at work happens day in and day out. The most dangerous thing about gaslighting is that it’s hidden. Most people don’t realize it’s happening to them. And co-workers who might witness it usually can’t see it happening either. And…
In our interactive, instructor-led 60-minute event, you’ll learn how to confidently navigate the legal gray areas of managing a remote workforce by staying compliant with evolving ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and wage & hour laws. With more employees continuing to work…
Do you know how well your company is protected from false claims on employment applications? During the hiring process, the ability to disqualify an applicant from consideration for a job or to fire a candidate who lied on their application…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so it’s a good time for HR to take a closer look at how alcohol at work can affect a company's culture -- and its bottom line. Alcohol-related issues can ripple through the workplace, affecting both…
FMLA compliance can be full of potential missteps, so when the DOL releases updated guidance, it’s a good opportunity to revisit your approach. The latest focus? Medical certifications under the FMLA. Here’s a detail that often gets overlooked: FMLA regulations…
Some things are better left unsaid. Especially in the workplace. Especially when you're the boss. There simply are some things bosses shouldn't talk about at work. With employees. With colleagues. With bosses. With clients. Even in a day and age…
Employee handbooks serve as a critical tool for setting workplace expectations, but can they also create an enforceable contract? As with so many things in HR, the answer is – it depends. 4 Important Court Decisions About Employee Handbooks Courts…
With a new administration introducing significant policy shifts, the need for strong documentation is more critical than ever. Having a paper trail is incredibly important, especially when it comes to protecting the company from future legal trouble. It can be…
Politics. Love. Slacking. Many things that were once taboo are new workplace norms. Where and how we work definitely changed when the pandemic hit. But researchers are finding workplace culture may have changed the most. New Workplace Norms Take Shape…
You don’t need a crystal ball to know that one of the toughest parts of being an HR pro is handling internal investigations. Whether it’s allegations of harassment, potential fraud, or violations of company policy, workplace investigations can be stressful…
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…
The holiday season is the perfect opportunity for companies to celebrate successes, strengthen bonds, and foster a sense of community amongst employees. While holiday parties can provide a good time, they can expose employers to significant risks if not carefully…
