How to Keep the Holidays Inclusive in the Workplace

Most HR professionals know that not everyone celebrates the holidays the same way (or at all). Still, it’s easy for organizations to fall back on familiar traditions. While well-intentioned, this can unintentionally alienate employees and, in some cases, create compliance ... Read More

‘Tis the Season of Giving: How to Build a Workplace Volunteer Program

A staggering 88% of HR execs report that volunteering strengthens the organization’s reputation. If you’ve been considering launching or improving a corporate volunteer program, now is the perfect time. Assigning your HR team to design a structured program isn’t just ... Read More

Balancing PTO Requests During the Holiday Season

The end-of-year holidays often bring an influx of paid time off (PTO) requests. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly half of U.S. employees do not expect to use all of their allotted vacation days by year-end—creating ... Read More

The Benefits of Hiring a Veteran in the Workplace

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

How to Handle Alcohol at Holiday Parties Without the Awkward Moments

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

Fear in the Workplace: Let’s Talk About the Real Scary Stuff

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

Beyond DEI Training: How to Operationalize Belonging in Your Organization

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

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 ... Read More

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. ... Read More

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, ... Read More

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% ... Read More

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 ... Read More