In episode 16 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leader Kris Dunn speaks with the Head of HR for Mikron Ed Baldwin for a continuation discussion about … Read more
Department of Labor Issues Guidance on WARN Act Notices for Plant Closings and Mass Layoffs During COVID-19
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued guidelines on the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act as a result of … Read more
What Making a Mask Taught Me About the Stages of Grief
I made a mask today. It was hard, and not just because I’m not crafty, but because of the emotional turmoil it represented. For more than a week, I … Read more
More Than a Diversity Quota: How HR Can Foster Real Inclusivity at Work
With most workers physically disconnected from the office and working remotely due to COVID-19, creating a culture of inclusion –– where employees feel … Read more
The CARES Act Unlocks the Potential of Student Loan Repayment Programs
While higher education is typically required for obtaining many forms of employment, employees often struggle for years to repay the astronomically high … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Pandemic Inspires Investors to Focus on HR Automation
As the pandemic and its impact continue to squeeze the economy, investors aren’t sitting on the sideline. In fact, as record unemployment continues … Read more
10 Companies Using Employee Benefits to Support Their Workforce During COVID-19
First-time claims for unemployment benefits are the highest they have been since 1934. As of April 23rd, more than 33 million Americans are … Read more
Right Now Is the Perfect Opportunity to Grow This Critical Leadership Skill
What’s the biggest predictor of leadership success? It’s not having a world-changing vision or a brilliant new idea. It’s emotional … Read more
4 Sustainable Skills to Build in Your Organization for the Digital Economy
Technology continually advances at such an alarming rate that recruiters worldwide are struggling to keep up with the shifts. Beyond just knowing how to … Read more
Why Companies Have to Rethink How to Treat Working Parents in a Post-Pandemic Culture
As millions of workers have transitioned into working from home over the past few months, state and local governments have, in turn, issued COVID-19 … Read more
Fighting for Equality in Uncertain Times
It is hard to believe that only two months ago, we observed International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to recognize women who have championed for their … Read more
Six Steps to Rework How You Manage Remote Employees
Prior to the emergence of COVID-19, many organizational leaders were resistant to the concept of employees working from home exclusively or even … Read more
How to Keep Talent Acquisition Running, Even in the Midst of COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses around the world, many of us are adjusting to an increasingly digital way of living—whether by remaining … Read more
Can a Corporate Reserve Corps Be a Solution to Business Disruption?
Across industries, businesses have learned an important lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic: many different workers are essential to the continuation of … Read more
5 Simple Behaviors Every Leader Should Be Demonstrating Now
If you are part of a team that usually works from an office, the shift to full-time work from home during these past few weeks has likely caused some … Read more
4 Tactics to Speak Up and Hold the Floor Long Enough to Make Your Point
When others conclude that you rarely speak up, your career stalls. The ability to command attention and build a case are attributes closely associated with … Read more
Is COVID-19 the End of Junk HR Technology?
These days, the thought of getting sick is front of mind for all of us. Imagine though that when the cough and fever arrive, we push away our thermometers … Read more
The New Best Practices for Layoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we navigate these unprecedented times, many companies are facing potential layoffs–often for the first time in their companies’ histories … Read more
How Unions Can Survive the Digital Age
Trade unions have largely been portrayed as a negative influence in the digital age, especially, with the encroachment of AI-driven entities in the … Read more
How Gen Z Employees Can Give Organizations a Technological Boost
There are currently five different generations inhabiting the workforce: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. While … Read more