It seems we’re destined to see the day when marijuana is removed from the controlled substances list—and it could come sooner than we think! The Marijuana … Read more
Social Distancing and Personalities: What HR Needs to Know
At the moment of writing, there were over 68,000 cases of the COVID-19 virus reported in the USA, with the states of New York, Washington, and California … Read more
Weekly Wrap: HR Rises in Crisis
If you’re in HR, a comfortable middle ground for the profession has disappeared seemingly overnight. In conversations with HR leaders over the past … Read more
5 Reasons to Refresh Your Employer Brand
Your employer brand is just as important as your outward-facing company brand because it affects recruitment, brand perception, and even employee … Read more
IRS: New Information on Tax Credit and Related Issues on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The joint press release on March 20, 2020 from the IRS and the DOL foreshadows several important pieces of guidance that the agencies intend to release … Read more
The Loneliness of Work in the Digital Age
Emma is a hardworking professional who has a graduate degree from a prestigious institution and works in the marketing department of a well-known firm. She … Read more
Fostering Resilience During Uncertainty: How HR Leaders Can Support Team Communication and Connection During Social Distancing
Effective team communication is always important, but it is now imperative as more people begin working from home or other remote locations to reduce … Read more
The Rules of Engaging Remote Teams
What can organizations that are thrust into remote work learn from those that have been doing it for a long time? As Will Warren, engineering manager for … Read more
How HR Professionals Can Advance Their Career
Now is a great time to work as a human resources (HR) professional. It’s a jobseeker’s market, and employers need skilled professionals who can staff a … Read more
How HR Can Lead During the Coronavirus Outbreak
As the novel coronavirus spreads across the globe, the business world has been grappling with how to respond. Reactions have been mixed: numerous … Read more
Building Culture and Trust with Remote Teams
A new wave of factors are pushing company teams to become increasingly remote and distributed. Factors such as emerging new talent pools across the world, … Read more
Keeping Your Communication Professional As You Work From Home
The national crisis surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has sent many employees home to work remotely. Unlike those who already work from home routinely, the … Read more
Your Next-Gen Tech Guide to Keep Up with a Growing Remote Workforce
Say what you want about millennials. Are they glued to their phones? Yes. Do they have short attention spans? (Everyone in this day and age just might.) … Read more
Should You Worry About Using WhatsApp in HR?
You may know people who have used WhatsApp for sensitive business communications because it was familiar and convenient. I was even told of a board of … Read more
HR Famous Podcast: COVID-19 + Work from Home Advice with Dawn Burke
In Episode 7 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Kris Dunn (Jessica Lee on break) get together to with Dawn Burke … Read more
Why Employee Recognition Programs Fail
Acknowledging your employee’s hard work is crucial to a smooth-running workplace. However, if it isn’t implemented correctly, a company can quickly see its … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Coronavirus Tests HR
I took a trip down memory lane this week, a place that is still safe to traverse even while sheltering in place. I was an HR professional during the last … Read more
Why It’s Time for Organizations to Evolve to Holistic HR
In the not too distant past, employees would show up for work in the morning, check their personal lives at the door, duly complete eight hours of work, … Read more
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What HR Needs to Know
Last night, President Trump signed the first of what will likely be a number of bills to affect the workforce. In a time where HR is already stretched and … Read more
Why Inclusivity Needs to be the Backbone of Performance Reviews
Equity and advancement, especially of underrepresented people in the workplace, begins with bringing together two corporate initiatives that are often seen … Read more