On episode 67 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Zoom … Read more
The Collision of a Star Performer and an Employer
It’s a fact that labor and management see the world differently. However, the public is seldom invited to a ringside seat as conflict brews between senior … Read more
How Remote Work Complicates Benefits
A recent paper published by McKinsey Global Institute entitled “The future of work after COVID-19” highlights various changes in the workplace because of … Read more
Tread Carefully With Pay Equity Analysis
As an HR professional, you may be asked to do a pay equity analysis. Unlike most other analyses you will do, this area is fraught with risks. Consequently, … Read more
Should We Force Vaccinations in the Workplace?
On episode 61 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Clubhouse, how … Read more
FAQs About Paid Leave Under the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act was passed and signed into law by President Biden on Mar. 11, 2021. The Act extends and expands payroll tax credits until … Read more
This Company Ditched Unlimited PTO…for Mandatory PTO
Over-the-top employee perks have become synonymous with working at Silicon Valley tech companies. Weekly happy hours, catered meals, pet bereavement … Read more
Phased Retirement: Talent Gold Mine or Impossible Dream?
Thirty years ago, visionaries Barney Olmsted and Suzanne Smith published what became the bible of the movement toward more flexible ways of working: … Read more
Your People Are About to Leave You
At the beginning of the pandemic, the uncertain job market and lack of open positions held employees back from embarking on job searches. Now, however, … Read more
One Year Later: A Compliance Guide for a WFH Workforce
On Jan. 20, 2020, the first case of Covid-19 in the United States was confirmed in Washington state. By March, many employers began sending their workers … Read more
The Future of Benefits Has No Assembly Required
We live in a world where the products we use and the services with which we engage are curated specifically for us. Netflix shows us the movies they think … Read more
Paving the Road Toward Benefits Flexibility With Vouchers
Sponsored ContentToday’s period of unpredictability continues to have an impact on most organizations and their people. The key to managing through — and thriving in … Read more
A Look at Amazon’s Compensation Practices
No matter how clear your leadership principles and yearly plan may be, they speak softly in comparison to financial incentives. Money talks — if your … Read more
HR Famous: Zoom-Free Fridays, White House Staffers Fired for Pot Smoking
On episode 56 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together again to discuss Gen-X … Read more
Steve Jobs’ Former Assistant Reveals Lessons About Burnout and Wellbeing
I was working for one of the most iconic CEOs at one of the most innovative companies in the world — and my hair was falling out. It was my first job out … Read more
HR Famous: Compensation Complications in Remote Workforces
On episode 54 of the HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together again to discuss the … Read more
A Hidden LGBTQ Bias in Benefits
Most HR departments have amplified their efforts to enact new corporate policies that support employee inclusion. That’s a good thing. It makes sense from … Read more
Uncomfortable Bedfellows: Compensation and Recognition
Employee recognition, at its core, exists to help people feel more connected to purpose, accomplishment, and each other. But regardless of good efforts and … Read more
The Real Reasons Why We’re Not Curing Burnout
Burnout is old news. The statistics are no longer shocking, nor are the cautionary tales. There’s more burnout awareness in 2021 than ever before, yet … Read more
How to Manage the Rising Costs of Specialty Drugs
The cost of prescription drugs has risen significantly in recent years, imposing a financial burden on employers and their members. In fact, pharmacy … Read more