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Mental health benefits at work are getting better. Here’s how we can go further.
Congress must invest more and act soon to reauthorize telehealth extensions before it’s too late, argues the director of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Anna Vredenburgh • July 3, 2024 -
Help employees save for retirement and pay back student loan debt — simultaneously
As of January 1 this year, employers have a new way to help employees meet these challenges, writes Mary Moreland, executive vice president, human resources, at Abbott.
Mary Moreland • June 20, 2024 -
Why engaging Gen Z LGBTQ+ employees is paramount to companies’ future workforces
Ignoring the Gen Z LGBTQ+ workforce's growing needs could mean millions in increased turnover costs and a shrunken talent pool, writes Mitch Berlin, an EY executive.
Mitch Berlin • June 17, 2024 -
The US has a severe labor shortage. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit can help.
Today’s economic climate presents a unique bipartisan opportunity to rethink and strengthen the country’s approach to workforce development, writes Misty Chally of the Critical Labor Coalition.
Misty Chally • June 13, 2024 -
‘Office Space’ turned 25 this year, but its lessons on whistleblowers are as relevant as ever
Justin Lugar, an attorney with Woods Rogers and a former assistant U.S. attorney, offers steps HR can take to avoid Initech’s fate.
Justin Lugar • May 22, 2024 -
Navigating the noncompete ban: HR strategies for protecting employers’ interests
Transform this challenge into an opportunity to build a more dedicated, motivated and stable workforce, advises Carly Holm, founder and CEO of Humani HR.
Carly Holm • May 17, 2024 -
HR is uniquely positioned to elevate employer branding
Decide what you want to be known for and then tell your story, writes Orlando Ashford, chief people officer of Fanatics.
Orlando Ashford • May 16, 2024 -
A new overtime threshold takes effect in mere weeks. HR should assess its impact now.
Expecting DOL’s rule to be blocked by July 1 and taking no action could result in millions in liability exposure for even a few misclassified employees, Farella Braun + Martel attorneys write.
Holly L. Sutton and Kevin L. Jones • May 13, 2024 -
HR should review job descriptions, arbitration agreements in light of Bissonette
Employers should anticipate an uptick in employees pushing back on arbitration agreements, write Ian A. Wright and Kaitlin Owen of Alston & Bird.
Ian A. Wright and Kaitlin Owen • May 7, 2024 -
5 ways to think about AI’s role in change management
AI adoption does not need to be done at a breakneck pace, but it does need a plan, writes Victoria Grady, associate professor of management at George Mason University.
Victoria Grady • May 6, 2024 -
How to identify and retain talent in the ever-changing workplace
One of the most important things an HR professional can do is listen to both employees and potential hires, writes Elizabeth Rieveley, CPO of MeridianLink.
Elizabeth Rieveley • April 11, 2024 -
Address workplace political disputes proactively to mitigate risk
It’s unrealistic to expect employees to stop political chatter altogether, writes a Gunster attorney. But HR can craft policies and train supervisors to prevent problems.
Holly Goodman • April 9, 2024 -
How CHROs can build a data-driven HR function
HR teams need pros that can play three key roles: the analytics expert, the decision enabler and the strategic consultant, write two Gartner specialists.
Alex Chertoff and Tim Pasto • April 5, 2024 -
Bridging the talent gap in the semiconductor industry
Engaging with the broader community and offering flexible work environments could recruit more workers, writes KPMG’s Lincoln Clark.
Lincoln Clark • April 3, 2024 -
AI literacy: The new global imperative for tomorrow’s workforce
The workforce faces a transformative shift, where AI skills will become as fundamental as literacy and numeracy once were, writes CompTIA’s Hannah Johnson.
Hannah Johnson • March 26, 2024 -
Why we should stop telling employees to advocate for themselves
Kristy Lilas, VP of DIB at GoDaddy, outlines best practices for inclusion that don't rely on self-advocacy.
Kristy Lilas • March 13, 2024 -
As SCOTUS weighs Title VII’s harm standard, employers should address DEI program vulnerabilities
Employers should evaluate the delicate balance between the goals of DEI initiatives and legal scrutiny, write Hunton Andrews Kurth attorneys.
Holly Williamson and Verónica A. Ucros • Feb. 14, 2024 -
How can CHROs ensure they remain relevant in a tech-heavy future?
CHROs must optimize their role as a digital leader of HR to ensure their function is fit for the future, write two Gartner researchers.
Alex Chertoff and Duncan Harris • Feb. 5, 2024 -
The 2024 HR playbook begins with people
Embrace new expectations and immerse yourself in the employee experience to overcome the unique challenges 2024 will bring, writes SurveyMonkey’s CPO.
Becky Cantieri • Jan. 23, 2024 -
AI in hiring: How to weigh the tech’s benefits against its risks
Karen Boyle, senior vice president of human resources at the Graham Company, asks: Do the pros outweigh the cons when using AI in the hiring process?
Karen Boyle • Jan. 17, 2024 -
How LVMH navigates the dynamic workforce through strategic upskilling
Thoughtful programming enhances engagement, retention and innovation, writes Gena Smith, CHRO of LVMH North America.
Gena Smith • Jan. 11, 2024 -
5 tips to better manage difficult performance conversations
HR pros can ease otherwise painful performance talks by giving workers a heads-up, among other actions, Ang Brennan of Insights writes.
Ang Brennan • Dec. 28, 2023 -
10 common termination traps — and how to avoid them
The uncomfortable and legally challenging aspects of terminations can be ameliorated with careful forethought and planning, write Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP attorneys.
Meredith Gregston and Dan Butler • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Navigating religious accommodation after Groff v. DeJoy
Employers may need to institute more rigorous processes than they now have in place for handling such accommodations.
Jonathan A. Segal and Adam D. Brown • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Foster psychological safety during year-end reviews by empowering employees to speak up
Performance reviews shouldn’t strike fear into the hearts of employees, Ally Chief Diversity Officer Reggie Willis writes.
Reggie Willis • Nov. 21, 2023