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…
Would you ever tell your employee what not to say? One company put limits on what employees could talk about in the workplace, essentially banning many sensitive topics. It led to praise, outcry, resignations and lots of banter outside the…
Employees are behaving badly more often than you realize. Many are getting away with it, research shows. But some are getting fired for it. More than 40% of employees have experienced or witnessed inappropriate, unethical or illegal behaviors in the…
With potentially widespread changes coming under a second Trump administration, HR pros have a lot to think about. The big challenge? Getting ready for policy shifts that could seriously shake up both the workforce and the workplace. What are the…
Working in HR means navigating complex circumstances regularly. Things can go wrong even when you make efforts to alleviate potential HR horror stories. Even good intentions can lead to stress and nightmares. Here are four all-too-common and scary situations --…
Record retention mistakes don’t just trigger fines – they can wipe out your compliance strategy and leave you defenseless in a dispute. Just when you think you’ve got it covered, another form, file or deadline sneaks onto the list. And…
Most of us would like to have a 4-day workweek. But is it possible? More importantly, could there be a 4-day workweek success? You bet it's all possible. And in this episode of HRMorning's 3-Point video series, we hear how…
