The HR Specialist

11/19/2025

Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 fall on Thursdays this holiday season. Thursday holidays usually pressure employers into giving the following Friday off. After all, no employer wants to play the Grinch this holiday season. Thursday holidays, however, don’t eliminate all of the FMLA leave considerations you must address.

11/17/2025

Here’s what you need to do before claiming that approving religious accommodations would create an undue burden.

11/17/2025

Age, sex, religion, disability and marital status are just some of the characteristics commonly revealed by the most cursory—or even accidental—social media search. But just because you can access sensitive information easily doesn’t mean you should. Here are some suggestions for a social media policy that makes sense and avoids legal problems.

11/17/2025

Well-being has become a key operational priority—one closely tied to performance and retention.

11/17/2025

The U.S. job market took a sharp turn in October. Employers announced more than 153,000 job cuts—a 175% increase from the same month last year and the highest October total since 2003.

11/10/2025

Gratitude shouldn’t live on the calendar or on your to-do list only in November. During National Gratitude Month, and as Thanksgiving approaches, it’s worth remembering that recognition is more than a casual word of thanks.