“What causes hybrid workplaces to fail?” A variety of talent pros weighed in to answer that question. From overwhelming tech-stack options to … Read more
Getting Blunt on Marijuana Policy
Shortly after marijuana was legalized in Denver, I became an HR director for a construction company based right there in the Mile High City. The company … Read more
Where Was HR?: The Andrew Cuomo Fiasco
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a new column called “ER Trips.” Each post will be a new trip into the world of employee relations to … Read more
The Challenges of Military Leave Administration
Most large employers at one point or another have bemoaned the difficulties of complying with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It’s a challenging … Read more
The Empathy Failure Among Leaders
As a chief executive, it’s difficult to acknowledge deficits in my leadership ability. After all, CEOs are all powerful, impactful, inspiring leaders, … Read more
Naomi Osaka and Mental Health in the Workplace
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
Empowering Managers to Handle Employee Relations
If you’ve ever witnessed or been on the receiving end of workplace misconduct, you know firsthand just how difficult it is to put your experience into … 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
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
HR Famous: When HR Pros Get Harassed at Work
On episode 58 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss what happens … 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
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
Beware the Workplace Bully
Who among us has never come across a bully in the school hallway? Bullying can become a part of anyone’s school experience, and it is not that simple … Read more
Is Your Company Offering False or Real Flexibility?
“Every form of employee appreciation has been cancelled. There are no raises or bonuses. Work is being packed onto skeleton departments because all of the … Read more
Opening the Closet Door: Next-Level Inclusion for LGBTQ Employees
Your company has likely already taken the necessary legal steps to ensure equal opportunity for its LGBTQ employees. Even before The Supreme Court … 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 C-Word in HR Need Not Be a Dirty One
I can’t remember a time in recent HR history that policies and procedures have made more of a difference than in 2020. As the pandemic took hold in the … Read more
What to Consider Before Implementing a Mandatory Vaccine Policy
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
Go From Covid-Secure to Litigation-Safe
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
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