Google demands staff share desks… In a bid to improve its “real estate efficiency” – in other words, to spend less on office space – Google has announced … Read more

Google demands staff share desks… In a bid to improve its “real estate efficiency” – in other words, to spend less on office space – Google has announced … Read more
Covid-19 cost employers $213 billion The cost to US employers of the Covid-19 pandemic has been priced at a whopping $213 billion in terms of lost work … Read more
It’s no surprise that this year in particular, gun laws remain top of mind for many Americans. But they remain so particularly for employers too – not … Read more
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’, and it’s no surprise that’s it’s a saying that continues to be used today. For prevention has … Read more
On episode 87 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee come together to … Read more
On Aug. 13, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of … Read more
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 first Covid-19 vaccines have been released, with more to come in the near future. This landmark development raises important question: Can employers … Read more
One of the first priorities for any business is to always ensure the safety and wellbeing of its employees and customers. This principle has been put to … Read more
As the holiday season approaches, Covid cases have increased exponentially in many parts of the country. All while experts warn that Thanksgiving … Read more
Despite widespread commentary regarding the lack of Covid-specific regulatory rules in the workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration … Read more
You’ve probably seen the YouTube clips. People who refuse to wear masks in public getting into arguments, fights, and all sorts of foolishness. But … Read more
The office as we know it is ripe for upheaval. While companies are reevaluating the role of the office after a long period of remote working, it’s … Read more
An analysis of week-by-week workforce activity trends in the U.S. tracks a sharp and steady decline in employees clocking in for work leading up to … Read more
Many factors go into a company’s success. Offering good products or services and having sound business strategies are certainly among these. But ask most … Read more
Last May, a shooting by an employee at Virginia Beach’s Department of Utilities marked one of the worst instances of workplace violence in the US in more … Read more
While the summer’s higher temperatures welcome outdoor activities and waterside relaxation, they can prove dangerous to workers in transportation, … Read more
Just over 1 in 25 American workers tested positive for drugs last year. It’s the highest rate in a dozen years, says Quest Diagnostics. The Quest … Read more
If you thought secretly tracking company morale through Slack was scary, you ain’t seen nuthin’ yet. Microsoft held its Build event this week … Read more
In the workplace, accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. It doesn’t matter if employees sit at their cubicles all day and don’t use heavy … Read more