When your organization sends out an important memo, announcing a major new change effort, or a policy overhaul, or a strategic shift, or some other … Read more
The Big Regret – How’s that new job?
On episode 104 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss … Read more
Employers: Gun rights in the workplace are back on the agenda
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
HRDs reveal how to prevent burnout in HR
You probably know it already: HR professionals are great at looking after other people’s health and wellbeing. But when it comes to looking after their … Read more
Forget “hiring better” – what about “onboarding better”?
Put yourself – if you will – in the shoes of a person on their first day of a new job. Imagine they’re in their first ever team meeting. Things … Read more
Are you ready to make your workplace injuries data public?
It’s sometimes forgotten that one of the key responsibilities of employers is to provide a safe working environment – one where staff can feel confident to … Read more
HRDs: Don’t let staff befriend managers (on social media anyway)
Whenever I give new joiners advice I often find myself saying the same thing: consider blocking their new co-workers on social media, or – at the very … Read more
Vaccines: How to Balance Safety and Employee Choice
Our country’s attempts at combating Covid have been debated, politicized, demonized, and reframed as moral challenges. Companies that are only concerned … Read more
Should HR Be on TikTok?
You’re not human if you haven’t noticed the dominant rise of the video-sharing app TikTok. It’s so popular that The Wall Street Journal reported on TikTok … Read more
When Employee Disputes Turn Legal
Imagine you are trying to hire for a critical managerial position at your company. You’ve found the perfect candidate, and they’re experienced and very … Read more
The Gaslighting of Employees
“Kayla, we don’t want to give this employee the performance improvement plan (PIP) we drafted. I know they can’t pass this PIP. You need to go to this … Read more
What Causes Hybrid Workplaces to Fail?
“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