Summer Workforce Challenges: HR Strategies for PTO Management, Staffing Coverage, and Compliance
In This ArticleWhy Summer Creates Unique HR ChallengesProactive Summer Workforce PlanningSummer Workforce Shortages Can Hurt Morale, Productivity, and RetentionScheduling Challenges Require Clear HR Policies and Workforce PlanningCompliance Risks During Seasonal...
IBM’s $17 Million DEI Settlement and Its Implications for HR
In This ArticleCase Overview: What IBM Was Accused OfWhy DEI Programs Are Now a Legal Risk AreaKey Areas Where HR Practices Become Legally VulnerableSeven Steps HR Leaders Should Do NowThe Bigger Picture: EEOC Data Signals Rising EnforcementKey Takeaway: Enforcement...
Rising Employment Litigation Expected to Continue in 2026: How HR Can Reduce Risk and Costs
In This ArticleA Surge in Disability Accommodation ClaimsFMLA Litigation on the RiseDiscrimination Claims Hit Historic LevelsThe Hidden Cost: Time and ComplexityWhy Outsourced HR and Workplace Investigations Are CriticalFrequently Asked QuestionsWhy are employment...
Leadership Lessons From a Teen’s First Job Experience
I recently heard the most amazing statement, a statement I’d like to say I earned after years of parenting: “Hey, Mom! You. Were. RIGHT!” Whether a parent or not, I think we can all agree that it just feels good to be appreciated for our knowledge, and to be told...
The ‘I’ll Figure it Out’ Mentality: Navigating Success Through Proactive Problem-Solving
This Success Quote Spoke To Me! I am not really one for inspirational quotes; not on t-shirts, not stenciled on walls and not framed in offices accompanying pictures of groups of people parachuting. Often times, in fact, they have the reverse effect on me and I find...
Unlocking Ethical Excellence: Transforming Organizations through Comprehensive Ethics Training
March marks Ethics Awareness Month each year, yet amidst the noise of news and social media inundated with self-centered behaviors, one might wonder: What has become of the timeless notions of right and wrong? The delineation between them is no longer as distinct as...
Unleashing Success: HR Leaders’ Top 2024 Priorities for Dynamic Transformation
Welcome to the era of unprecedented challenges and countless changes in the world of Human Resources! As we approach 2024, HR leaders find themselves at the forefront of driving organizational success. The key to triumph lies in navigating the dynamic landscape with a...
Does Supporting Local Businesses Actually Make a Difference?
Of course shopping online can be convenient at times, but think about your community as a whole. How can local businesses & their owners actually help you and your community? Why should we take the time to shop in local stores, eat at locally owned restaurants...