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 […]
Boosting Employee Engagement in the Mid-Year Slump
Gallup data shows that employee engagement in the U.S. has hit its lowest point in a decade with only 31% of employees actively engaged and 17% actively disengaged. This dip in engagement can have serious consequences, dragging down productivity, profitability, and morale, while driving up absenteeism and turnover. This mid-year period can be especially tough, […]
Returning from SHRM25: HR’s Future Is Here
Those four days in San Diego were amazing! Over 15,000 HR professionals attended SHRM25, and the buzz surrounding workplace change was palpable.As an HR practitioner myself, I’m always fascinated to learn more about applicable ways HR can improve their business function and assume a strategic leadership role within their organizations. This is what mainly caught […]
How to Prepare Your Organization for a Compliant Recruitment Process
Your recruitment process plays a key role in your ability to attract and retain qualified candidates. However, getting recruitment right isn’t just about enhancing your employer brand or achieving strategic goals. It’s also about aligning your practices with regulatory requirements. Recruitment compliance not only contributes to a great candidate experience but can also help you […]