How to Be the Best HR Department of One
The human resources department is one of the most vital parts of any organization. Its responsibilities are also some of the most varied you can expect to see: hiring and training, filing paperwork, listening to employees, employee engagement, performance and talent development, total reward, keeping the company in compliance, and often managing payroll. But what […]
HR Nightmare Story: How to Address Mental Health Crises in the Workplace
Helping others to grow and thrive in their work can be a rewarding opportunity. Still, working in HR can be intimidating when you don’t feel equipped to handle obstacles or difficult situations. If you have ever struggled with unexpected circumstances, you’re not alone. Preventive actions such as setting boundaries, requiring ongoing training, offering written policies, […]
How to Advocate for Your HR Software Budget
In a day and age where technology touches upon nearly every aspect of an employee’s personal and professional life, HR professionals need to ensure they have the tools necessary to maximize employee productivity, performance, and satisfaction. HR technology has so many benefits for today’s organizations, including the following: It should come as no surprise, then, […]
Why an Employee Handbook Is So Important
Employee handbooks are commonplace today. Many employers in the public and private sectors use them to help both new and tenured employees navigate the workplace. However, there’s a lack of standardized advice about why employers need to be careful about what goes into — or gets omitted from — their employee handbook. To reduce your […]
What You Need to Know About Employee Voting Leave Rights
Since 2018, the U.S. has seen a record-high turnout for both midterm and presidential elections. Undoubtedly, many of these voters are a part of the U.S. workforce, and it’s likely that many of them exercised their voting rights during the workday. For HR professionals, this increased voter participation signals a need to get up to […]
What You Need to Know About Unlimited PTO & PTO Policies
Undoubtedly, today’s employees place a high value on work-life balance. Studies show that 89% of Gen Z graduates who are moving into the workforce believe that flexible work options are essential in their careers, and 80% of them are at least somewhat worried about experiencing burnout. These days, most employers offer a set number of […]
Lactation Policies: What You Need to Know
In 2022, Congress passed the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act. This law expands protections for lactating employees who need to take breaks during the workday to pump milk. It also allows lactating employees to sue non-compliant employers for monetary damages. As an HR professional, you should ensure your lactation and break […]
What’s Going On With the FTC Ban?
Non-compete agreements, which restrict employees from working with competitors or starting a business in the same sector upon leaving the company, are one of the most widely used methods for keeping trade secrets behind closed doors. The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates that 69% of employers require them for some part-time employees, and 98% require […]
Is Compliance Training Mandatory?
HR professionals are familiar with the term “compliance,” as it permeates many aspects of the human resources profession. Still, though HR professionals know that they need a thorough understanding of compliance to do their jobs, many wonder if training other employees is required by law. The short answer is yes, some compliance training is mandatory. […]
Are You Up to Date on Avoiding Discriminatory Practices?
One in three Americans has a criminal history. In many cases, this has stopped people from getting a job, with employers fearing that the applicant would act unscrupulously or jeopardize the business in some way. However, thanks to a slew of anti-discrimination laws taking hold across the country, things are shifting. Understanding that those with […]