The HR Specialist

08/22/2025

Have you ever presented an employee the option to resign or get fired? Maybe you believed you were helping the employee to graciously exit the workplace without the embarrassment of a termination. However, doing so today just may fall under the no-good-deed-goes-unpunished category.

08/18/2025

HR teams are stuck juggling outdated systems, limited staffing and rising employee expectations, while employees are often left unclear on their options, timelines or pay. The fastest path to relief? Use technology to streamline leave from start to finish without losing the human touch.

08/18/2025

The four-day workweek has long been viewed as a bold experiment—but recent global trials led by economist Juliet Schor suggest it might also be a smart business move.

08/18/2025

Effective August 7, regional NLRB offices will first check whether the alleged unfair labor practice falls within a collective bargaining agreement and could be resolved under the contract.

08/18/2025

A third of today’s job seekers admit to lying on their résumés, and for many, that’s only part of the struggle.

08/18/2025

In his recent webinar, Social Media & the Law, labor and employment attorney Michael Elkins explained how social media activity can trigger lawsuits, government investigations or viral outrage that damages a brand overnight. For HR professionals, managing these risks is now a core part of the role.