Employees have seen a measurable rise in the work experience over the last century, with worker safety, wages, and benefits all improving. But as we move … Read more
Is Equality the Next New Thing? Why It May Matter More Today
In the Fall Leadership Pulse® report, we examined leader energy and attitudes toward diversity. However, rather than just asking about diversity in … Read more
Helping Managers Coach Their Teams to Greater Career Success
Millennials aren’t the only generation that demands frequent feedback and expects to advance quickly up the career ladder. In fact, HR typically sets this … Read more
Concerned About Pay Equity? Try Pay Transparency
In 2019, the pay for women was $.80 for every $1.00 earned by a man, which is significantly narrowed from the time when the Equal Pay Act was signed in … Read more
Even Poor Leadership Communication Offers Lessons in the Time of Coronavirus
There are plenty of writers supplying a takedown of the communicator-in-chief’s ability to galvanize the nation on how we combat this novel threat, … Read more
Labor Relations and COVID-19: Avoiding NLRA Violations Through Proactive Measures
COVID-19 presents a formidable health and safety challenge to employers, and unionized employers also must address issues in the context of their … Read more
What If We Treated Marijuana Impairment Like Alcohol?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Overstepping HR Boundaries: New Ways To Manage An Employee In Crisis
What happens when something traumatic in an employee’s life — a close relative dies or a child gets seriously ill — how can HR help? Kim Hamer, HR … Read more
How to Get Cocky Leaders to Consider a Different Viewpoint
Seriously, play along with me for a moment. Try these two brainteasers for yourself before reading ahead for the answers—and the point: What’s the next … Read more
Yes, After-Work Drinking Is a Serious Workplace Issue
Picture this: you’ve had a long day at work. Jane from accounting suggests stopping by the local bar for an after-work drink. She invites your boss … Read more
Is It Time to Go? 3 Considerations If You’re Looking for a New HR Job
Well, you’re finally doing it! Pulling the trigger! Taking the plunge! You’ve committed to looking for a new human resources job. Perhaps you have found … Read more