According to researchers, veterans are easier to interview, hire, and retain. Hiring veterans can also help you build a resilient, high-performing workforce. They bring leadership, discipline, and technical skills to the table. Yet many are often overlooked in hiring pipelines. ... Read More

Holiday parties are a prime moment to celebrate your team’s achievements and foster connection. But when alcohol is involved, things can quickly go from fun to tense or awkward. The good news: HR leaders can ensure the event is fun, ... Read More

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s easy to think that the scariest thing employees face this month is the ghouls and goblins plastering their neighbors’ front doors. But the real fear often starts when they leave home and clock ... Read More

More than half of American employees, 52% according to the Pew Research Center, participate in DEI training or meetings at work. But despite widespread adoption, training alone is not enough to create truly inclusive workplace. Many HR professionals find themselves ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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. ... Read More

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, ... Read More

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% ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More