It’s Not Just a Personality Clash: The Real Cost of Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying is more than an occasional disagreement. It’s a serious organizational issue with lasting consequences. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, 30% of employees have experienced workplace bullying and another 19% of the workforce has witnessed it firsthand. That means nearly half of the workforce has been directly or indirectly impacted by bullying behavior. […]
Designing HR Processes That Work for Neurodiverse and Disabled Employees
Neurodiverse and disabled employees face unique challenges in the workplace. According to Gallup, 15-20% of the global population is neurodiverse, yet 85-90% of these individuals are unemployed or underemployed, often due to the barriers in hiring, onboarding and workplace processes. Additionally, nearly half of neurodivergent employees feel they must “mask” their differences to appear neurotypical. […]
The HR Professional’s Guide to Creating a New Employee Onboarding Checklist
Hiring the right person is just the first step. A strong onboarding checklist ensures your new employee feels welcome, becomes productive faster and helps you stay compliant with complex legal requirements. Here’s how to build a checklist that supports retention, culture and compliance from day one. Why Onboarding Checklists Aren’t Optional Over one-third of newly […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Reveals Your Real Commitment to Belonging—Here’s How to Measure Up
Walk through any office building in America, and statistically, 1 in 5 workers you meet is of Hispanic heritage. Yet data reveals that only 72% of Hispanic workers feel they can be their true selves at work compared to 90% at Best Companies to Work. Latina women earn just 57 cents for every dollar earned […]
Beyond Awareness: Designing Workplaces That Actively Prevent Suicide
Suicide is one of the most pressing, and preventable, public health challenges. According to the CDC, the suicide rate among working-age adults in the U.S. has risen by 33% over the past two decades, with over 49,000 deaths in 2023 alone. Gallup research further reveals that employee disengagement is at a historic low, while Forbes […]
Open Enrollment Is Coming: How to Build a Strategic Communication Plan That Actually Works
For most states, the open enrollment period starts in late fall. However, as an HR professional or business owner, it’s crucial that you don’t wait to start communicating with your employees about their healthcare plans. If your past communication plan involved sending a single email and making brochures available in your office, it may be […]
Labor Day Reflections: What Are We Really Celebrating?
Labor Day often conjures images of parades, pool parties and time off work. However, it originated as a celebration of workers advocating for fair pay, safe working conditions and humane hours. Today, HR leaders must recognize that honoring labor’s legacy isn’t just symbolic, it’s also a compliance responsibility. Federal and state labor laws require employers […]
Staying Compliant with New Labor Laws Before Fall
For HR professionals, compliance is never static. Employment and labor laws shift constantly, and many changes take effect in the second half of the year. With fall approaching, now is the time to review your policies, train your managers and ensure your organization is ready. Failing to act early can mean more than a missed […]
Addressing Employee Burnout: Signs, Solutions and Compliance Considerations for HR Leaders
Employee burnout is at an all-time high. Recent studies show that as many as two-thirds of employees experience job burnout regularly with consequences that extend beyond productivity. Left unchecked, chronic stress can have devastating effects leading to exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance and even legal and compliance risks for the organization. For HR leaders, preventing burnout […]
How to Handle Employee Performance Reviews* With Compliance in Mind
As an HR professional, you likely understand the importance of performance reviews. But are your current review processes actually driving better outcomes for your organization or compliance risks? While many leaders believe their feedback sessions are effective only 14% of employees say that performance reviews motivate and inspire them to do better. That’s a staggering […]