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Off-duty medical marijuana use may call for accommodation

01/15/2025
As more states legalize medical and other marijuana usage, employers must adjust their policies to conform to those new laws. That’s not an easy task.

Costco’s masterclass on responding to DEI backlash

01/15/2025
Recently, Costco’s board rejected a shareholder proposal aimed at rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Instead, the company doubled down on its commitment to making its workplaces inclusive and equitable.

Determine legitimacy of absence through call-off rules

01/15/2025
You expect employees to show up on time, as scheduled. But absences do happen, for many reasons. The only way to separate legitimate absences from frivolous or fraudulent ones is to require prior notice and a reason.

Handbook rules and enforcement remain crucial

01/15/2025
Rules that aren’t always enforced spell trouble. On the other hand, when employers provide clear rules spelled out in the handbook and enforce them, the chances of losing a discrimination case fall dramatically.

Leading through change in HR’s most critical year

01/15/2025
Human Resources’ role in 2025 reflects the broader shifts occurring within workplaces, economies and technology. As organizations grapple with economic pressures, tight labor markets and advancing automation, HR must take a proactive, strategic stance to thrive.

Corporate boards more diverse than ever, but …

01/13/2025
According to new research by the Conference Board and the KPGM consulting firm, the share of new directors who are non-white dropped from 48% to 31% from 2022 to 2024.

Spending on training rises even as hours decline

01/13/2025
The average organization spent $1,283 per employee on workplace training and development in 2023, according to the Association for Talent Development’s 2024 State of the Industry report released in December.

7 tips to make your meetings more productive

01/13/2025
Between vague agendas and never-ending Zoom sessions, meetings have become a waste of time for many. Here’s how to structure huddles to make them productive and run more smoothly.

Measure productivity loss when tallying health costs

01/13/2025
The costliest illnesses to insure aren’t necessarily the ones that take the biggest chunk out of your bottom line. When measuring how much money your organization sinks into employee health, don’t stop once you’ve calculated your share of employees’ insurance premiums.

Stay on the right side of NLRA when designing your dress code

01/10/2025
The National Labor Relations Act specifically allows workers to wear buttons signifying their support for a labor union. How many buttons? Recent cases brought before the National Labor Relations Board, which enforces the NLRA, have raised that very question.