Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis in the Workplace
With 17% of Americans claiming to use cannabis, whether the substance belongs in the workplace has become a controversial topic among employees, HR professionals, and even state legislatures. As new laws are introduced and old ones change rapidly, it has also become confusing. For HR professionals trying to navigate this landscape, understanding current federal ,state, […]
How Transparent Are You With Pay?
Pay transparency, which can be defined as the act of honestly disclosing compensation information for current and future employees in any given role, is a hot topic in the corporate world. Some say it decreases discrimination, builds trust, and increases morale and performance. Others say it breeds dissatisfaction and causes employers to lose out on […]
Understanding California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Bill
Data from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicates that acts of violence in the workplace are the third leading cause of fatal occupational injuries among employees throughout the country. Unfortunately, occurrences are only increasing, jumping from 761 fatal workplace violence incidents in 2021 to 860 in 2022. Clearly, workplace violence is a serious […]
New FLSA Overtime Rule: Should You Raise Salaries or Reclassify Employees?
The Fair Labor Standards Act, a cornerstone of employee protection, was enacted in October 1938. Its primary aim was to safeguard employees from unfair pay practices, a mission it continues to uphold more than 85 years later. As the law continues to evolve with the changing times, the U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a […]
Top 5 Employment Law Changes Coming Up on July 1, 2024
The business landscape is always changing, and that includes the laws that govern every aspect of your organization. At the start of 2024, many states, localities, and the federal government made changes to their regulations, affecting everything from sick days to employee classification to minimum wage increases and pay standards. And now that the midyear […]
Workplace Sustainability and Its Benefits for All Stakeholders
Sustainability has become a buzzword in corporate circles. It can be defined as a set of practices that support the environmental, social, and economic needs of this generation without negatively impacting the next. While some see sustainability as a mere trend, data shows that companies and their stakeholders benefit from adopting sustainability practices. These measures […]
How Companies Can Improve Employee Engagement
If you’re an HR professional who senses that employee engagement is down across your organization, you’re not alone. Surveys show that just 33% of U.S. employees are engaged in their daily work. Unfortunately, this disengagement has cost organizations a collective $1.9 trillion in lost productivity. Still, all hope isn’t lost. Company leaders can employ several […]
Nurturing Well-Being and Safety Culture
Nearly 3 million workplace injuries occurred in 2022 alone, highlighting a growing need to address safety concerns. But workplace safety isn’t just about addressing individual areas of risk. It’s about creating a culture of safety and well-being where employees are able to thrive — physically, as well as mentally. Promoting Workplace Safety HR professionals play […]
Leveraging HR Analytics for a Thriving Culture
Business leaders regularly rely on data to maximize the effectiveness of their organizations. To that end, HR analytics can enhance the way your company strategically leverages its human capital, ensuring that your employees stay engaged and thriving. And for HR professionals, such as yourself, that kind of data can help you make informed decisions about […]
How to Vet and Implement HR Tech with High Employee Adoption
The role of HR in today’s businesses has significantly evolved in the last few years. A Gartner survey found that 83% of leaders in HR feel they are required to do more now than three years ago. Fortunately, because many understand technology’s role in helping them tackle all they are tasked with, digital transformation has […]