In episode 36 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee discuss big tips for housekeepers from … Read more
The Dark Side Of WFH
For much of the white-collar sector across North America, working from home (WFH) became a necessity and then a way of life beginning in mid-March 2020. … Read more
HCM Is No Longer Enough: The Rise of HXM
Employees are the heart of every business. They make it possible to keep the lights on, turn a profit, create happy customers, and ultimately to achieve … Read more
My Journey As a Black Woman to Stop Code-Switching
I’m a Black woman. And like many Black women, I’ve engaged in code-switching, which entails alternating between two or more languages or cultures when … Read more
4 Ways to Encourage People to Take Time Off
Employees need encouragement to take all of their paid vacation. In one large survey conducted last year, more than 75% of workers did not take all of … Read more
How COVID-19 Has Changed Communication for the Better — and the Worst
When you have yet another email hitting your inbox with an invitation to an online meeting, how do you react? Eager to take part or irritated at the … Read more
HR Famous: BlackRock’s New Love Policy, Simon Sinek’s Trust vs. Performance Quadrant
In episode 35 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee discuss their favorite Halloween candy, … Read more
5 Red Flags to Watch Out For in Your Benefits Broker
As an HR professional, you know firsthand how demanding and challenging your job can be under normal circumstances. In the midst of a global pandemic, such … Read more
The Decline of Peer Accountability
Workplace culture and environments are experiencing dramatic shifts as companies adapt to the impacts of COVID-19. With an increase in remote work, though, … Read more
Can a Chatbot Improve Employee Wellbeing?
It’s difficult to have an impact on your employees’ mental health. Ideally, your organization would be a friendly place to work without undue stress and … Read more
Marginalizing Talent With a Culture of Fear
Some years ago, I was hired for an executive position in a healthcare organization, and it was strongly suggested to me that I “get rid” of one of my … Read more
DOL Proposes Rule to Distinguish Independent Contractors From Employees
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule last week that will change the way in which independent contractors are distinguished from … Read more
5 Metrics for Your Corporate Communication
Ask executives if their organizations communicate well, and chances are you’ll hear a resounding yes. But ask those a little lower in the ranks and you may … Read more
Wage and Hour Considerations When Developing Modified Work Arrangements in Light of COVID-19
Whether it is to provide an accommodation to a work schedule request, reduce costs in light of the economic impact of COVID-19, or enhance safety and … Read more
HR Famous: United Airlines vs. Blondes Lawsuit, and Slack Growth Woes
In episode 34 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss a recent … Read more
The Failure of Employee Engagement…Until Now (Maybe)
“We just got our numbers — and they’re up! We are happily surprised because we thought our engagement numbers would go down, but that didn’t happen.” I’ve … Read more
You’ve Been Warned: Navigating the WARN Act During the Pandemic
This article is a WARNing to all employers when navigating furloughs, layoffs, terminations, and other unfortunate effects of COVID-19. The federal Worker … Read more
What If Your Company Put Good First?
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the sweeping changes to the workplace that came with it, organizational systems and processes were bent, cracking, … Read more
Sexual Harassment in Remote Environments
Like many articles written by lawyers, this one begins with a client story. While adapting to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a client began … Read more
How One Company Overcame Remote Fears to Improve Its Culture
2020 has been a sea-change year for workplaces as COVID-19 sent businesses scrambling to adjust to remote work. Some offices that had offered flexible … Read more