HR Management

Government shutdown: What HR needs to know

09/23/2024

If Congress can’t pass annual appropriations bills by Oct. 1, many federal government agencies will be forced to close or curtail operations for the 22nd time in U.S. history and the first time since 2019. By law, most federal agencies must furlough nonessential workers and stop or limit their activities until Congress passes and the president signs budget bills for fiscal year 2025.

10 low-cost communication tips to start open enrollment right

09/23/2024

With benefits election open-enrollment season looming at organizations across the country, make sure you avoid the mistake too many employers make: plopping a benefits booklet in front of employees and telling them to figure it out. That just doesn’t work anymore. Benefits have become too complex for employees to figure them out on their own. Here are 10 ways you can do a better job of communicating with your employees.

Protect DEI initiatives from employee tattling

09/20/2024

You may believe that your diversity, equity and inclusion practices comply with state and federal law and remain committed to building a more representative and therefore productive workforce. But you also know that the last 18 months have seen an increase in lawsuits challenging DEI programs as illegal discrimination.

Demystifying AI for your staff: A guide to tools and terminology

09/20/2024

This past year has brought up countless conversations surrounding AI, but with new terms and tools emerging, those discussions can quickly become confusing for employees. A recent article from CNET listed and defined some of the new AI-related jargon that users should be aware of. Here are some of the key concepts and tools from that list that will take your employees’ understanding of AI to the next level.

Fired whistleblower triggers wide-ranging investigation

09/19/2024

An employee of a day care center who raised health concerns about the center’s kitchen will receive $43,295 in back pay. But it may cost the employer far more.

Final rule to improve access to mental health care

09/19/2024

Despite the enactment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act in 2008, many Americans struggle to find and afford the mental health care they need. A final rule announced by the Biden administration could change that.

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