HR Management

The people-leader crisis: A wake-up call for organizations

09/16/2024

HR professionals and people leaders are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten organizational stability and performance. A recent study by employer brand experts Blu Ivy Group reveals alarming trends in burnout, disengagement and potential turnover among HR executives and managers.

7 strategies to boost company culture: HR’s Global Company Culture Day toolkit

09/13/2024

HR professionals, take note: September 18 marks Global Company Culture Day, an annual event that presents a valuable opportunity to highlight and enhance your organization’s workplace environment, and reinforce the crucial role that culture plays in driving employee engagement, improving productivity and increasing overall job satisfaction. Here are some practical strategies to make the most of this opportunity and foster a thriving company culture year-round.

How many more chances after last-chance agreement?

09/12/2024

In Moore v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co., the appeals court held that an employee’s last-chance agreement, signed after the employee tested positive for marijuana, did not bar his subsequent discrimination lawsuit when terminated after yet another positive test.

OSHA heat-safety rule published, comments due Dec. 30

09/12/2024

The nation’s first-ever heat health-and-safety rule was published Aug. 30 in the Federal Register, which sets the clock ticking on implementation sometime in 2025.

Report: HR takes the lead on new employee onboarding

09/09/2024

HR departments are primarily responsible for new employee onboarding in 38% of organizations, according to new research by the Association for Talent Development, while the training and development function handles onboarding in 29% of organizations.

Harness payroll metrics to gain valuable data points

09/04/2024

Payroll is awash in data—taxes withheld, hours worked and overtime due are just three measurable items. You can use these metrics to identify trends, find patterns and project the future. Or you can stumble around in the dark, hoping things line up and coming up short on explanations when they don’t.

Maintain a peaceful workplace following the presidential debate

09/03/2024

With the first Harris-Trump debate scheduled for Sept. 10, smart managers already have moved staff meetings scheduled for the following day in order to reduce interactions. What else can leaders do to keep the atmosphere civil? Try these strategies.

New Illinois law highlights AI traps for employers

09/03/2024

On Aug. 9, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to limit how employers can use AI in hiring, promotion, retention and discipline. Any AI use that discriminates on the basis of protected status is now illegal.

Counter refusal to participate in diversity training

08/30/2024

Recently, we have seen an increase in lawsuits from workers who believe that being forced to participate in any kind of diversity training violates their Title VII rights. Now a federal appeals court has tossed out one such case. The court concluded that the worker’s refusal was unreasonable and his claims meritless.

Can you make access to drugs contingent on meeting health goals?

08/22/2024

According to a recent survey, one of the biggest headaches for HR professionals in charge of planning employee compensation and benefits is dealing with the increasing cost of new drugs designed to treat common medical problems like diabetes and obesity. According to the report, 44% of those surveyed ranked specialty drugs as their top health-care management challenges.