During the course of my career, I can safely say I’ve coined more than a few phrases – everything from PLC (or Personal Levels of Comfort), to Be Savvy Not … Read more
Why it’s time to rethink paid leave
Paid time off (PTO). I can say, with some certainty, that it’s the benefit pretty much everyone would agree they want more of. So why is it that the vast … Read more
Sick Days vs ‘Sick Days’ in Remote Workplaces
A study that asked 1,000 respondents about their time-off and sick day policies since the onset of the pandemic reveals that although 67% of employees said … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Proposed Paid Leave Benefits
On episode 81 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss texting in the … Read more
Entire Orgs Shutting Down for Collective PTO
On episode 70 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss the 2021 Summer … 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
Whiplash: Is a New FFCRA on the Horizon?
After the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired on Dec. 31, President Trump signed the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), which … Read more
HR Famous: Fake PTO Balances & Candidate Traits You Can’t Measure
On episode 47 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Peloton, the … Read more
The “Cold Paperwork of HR Forms” Greets Employees Who Suffer Pregnancy Loss
My husband and I couldn’t have imagined the paths we’d have to navigate on our journey to becoming parents. At 20 weeks pregnant, we thought deciding … Read more
Should PTO be Mandatory for the Holidays?
The holidays are stressful in the best of times, nevermind during a global pandemic. It’s no wonder that burnout is running rampant through ranks of remote … Read more
Should You Take Action Against Workers Who Attend Holiday Gatherings?
As the holiday season approaches, Covid cases have increased exponentially in many parts of the country. All while experts warn that Thanksgiving … Read more
Mandatory PTO — Yes, It’s a Thing
This year has seen many employees restructure their entire lives to cope with the global shift in work situations. Not only are people interacting in … Read more
6 Ways to Support Employees During Elections
With Election Day upon us and tensions at an all-time high, many companies are rightfully wondering about how to best navigate and support employees during … 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
HR Famous: Paid Voting Time Off at Apple, Trump Pushes Skills vs Degrees
In episode 25 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee discuss Jlee and KD’s return to the … Read more
More Than Ever, Leaders Need to Bring PTO Policy to Life. Here’s How.
The transition to full-time remote work for so many of us as a result of COVID-19 has initiated a complete transformation of work life. This includes … Read more
New Dads Need to Take Time Off, Too
Over the past few years, the role of paternity leave policies in supporting work-life balance has been greatly debated all over the world. In this article, … Read more
Take Short Vacations. Long Ones Are Too Stressful
Feeling burned out at work is an all-too-common condition in the workplace today. Employees spend up to 2.6 hours a day checking their email, more than … Read more
HR 101: How to Fairly Manage PTO Requests
As companies continue to fight for top talent, corporate benefits can set one job offer apart from a competing one. One such common perk is paid time off … Read more
Sick Leave: A Patchwork of Local and State Laws You Need to Know
Over the last decade, dozens of states and cities have infected the nation with a patchwork of paid sick leave laws and ordinances. The paid sick leave … Read more