Four Ways to Make Terminations Less Stressful
Terminations are often far more challenging than they need to be. Good preparation and the right attitude will make a big difference. Nothing you can do will make terminations entirely … Read More
Showing Gratitude for Ordinary Accomplishments
Gratitude isn’t difficult to express, but it does take some thought and concerted effort in order for it to feel honest and natural. Here are a few tips. It’s a … Read More
Terminations
While all terminations carry some inherent risk, there are some best practices that can reduce risk significantly. Check out this month’s featured guidance. Documentation Good, ongoing documentation is your best … Read More
Federal Law Alert: Upcoming Voting Leave Compliance Obligations
Election Day is almost here, so now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws and make sure you’re posting any mandatory notices. Voting Leave Most states … Read More
How Skill Based Hiring Could Expand Your Applicant Pool
Are you finding it difficult to fill job openings because not enough people are applying? You wouldn’t be alone. One avenue organizations are taking to expand their applicant pool is … Read More
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: What They Mean and Why They’re Important
Though we’re all different, we can all thrive in the same workplace. That’s the motivating belief behind efforts to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). When done well, these … Read More
What Employers Should Know About Generative AI
A generative AI system (artificial intelligence software that answers questions), like ChatGPT and Bard, provides immediate responses to prompts based on the information it knows—much of the internet or a … Read More
FMLA Turns 30: Let’s Get Back to Basics
For 30 years, HR professionals have been working with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a federal law enacted to protect employees’ jobs and medical insurance when they need … Read More
What a Good Enough Hiring Process Looks Like
The last few years have proved challenging for employers trying to fill positions. Low unemployment, among other factors, made the job market much more friendly to jobseekers than to employers … Read More
What Is Discrimination?
A hiring manager, eager to fill an exciting new role in the company, reacquaints himself with a candidate’s resume as that candidate takes a seat across from him. Looking up, … Read More