The HR Specialist

09/15/2025

A majority of U.S. employers are taking deliberate steps toward greater pay transparency—even when not legally required—according to WTW, a global advisory and consulting firm, in its 2025 Pay Transparency Survey.

09/15/2025

On Sept. 4, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry into how noncompetes affect workers and employers—while simultaneously ordering a major company to stop enforcing restrictive contracts on nearly 1,800 employees.

09/15/2025

September is National Recovery Month, highlighting the work being done to help Americans recover from often-devastating addictions to drugs and alcohol. It’s a good time to review your policies on detecting, preventing and eliminating drug abuse in the workplace to make sure you’re doing so the legal way.

09/15/2025

If you supervise employees in any capacity, there will come a time when you need to let someone go. Here are some tips for making the best of a bad situation and avoiding legal trouble in the process.

09/08/2025

Internal hires often go wrong for one simple reason: HR and hiring managers assume they know the candidate. The best approach: Dig deep during interviews to identify employees who can be successful in the position you’re looking to fill—not just the job they’re doing now.

09/05/2025

September’s designation as Workforce Development Month reminds us that people are a company’s most valuable investment. For managers, this month offers a chance to put intentional focus on developing people in practical, measurable ways.