Last month, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the increased salary levels for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Let’s explore some practical guidance for employers addressing potential salary changes, reclassifications, ... Read More

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law. It is designed to prohibit discrimination against people who have disabilities within several contexts, including employment. As an employer, it’s vital that you not only know what a ... Read More

In a competitive hiring landscape, it’s important to think about what will attract employees and inspire their loyalty. These days, employees expect to be compensated well. In fact, Pew Research found that 63% of those who left their jobs in ... Read More

Are you looking for ways to increase employee engagement and retention? The solution may be simpler than you think. According to May 2024 research from Gallup, over half of employees are looking for another job. At the same time, employees ... Read More

As the holiday season approaches, companies prepare to celebrate with their team. While these gatherings offer an excellent opportunity for employees to unwind and bond, they also bring forward a delicate question: how should you allow alcohol at work parties? ... Read More

According to research conducted by business analytics and consulting firm Gallup, 76% of employees experience workplace burnout at least sometimes. The problem has become so prominent that, in 2019, the World Health Organization labeled burnout an “occupational phenomenon” and a ... Read More

A Scary Sexual Harassment Scenario An executive at the vice president level was once accused of sexually harassing a younger employee. The young sales associate had secured a demo with a large company, and the VP suggested the sales associate ... Read More

The human resources department is one of the most vital parts of any organization. Its responsibilities are also some of the most varied you can expect to see: hiring and training, filing paperwork, listening to employees, employee engagement, performance and ... Read More

Helping others to grow and thrive in their work can be a rewarding opportunity. Still, working in HR can be intimidating when you don’t feel equipped to handle obstacles or difficult situations. If you have ever struggled with unexpected circumstances, ... Read More

In a day and age where technology touches upon nearly every aspect of an employee’s personal and professional life, HR professionals need to ensure they have the tools necessary to maximize employee productivity, performance, and satisfaction.  HR technology has so ... Read More

Employee handbooks are commonplace today. Many employers in the public and private sectors use them to help both new and tenured employees navigate the workplace. However, there’s a lack of standardized advice about why employers need to be careful about ... Read More

Since 2018, the U.S. has seen a record-high turnout for both midterm and presidential elections. Undoubtedly, many of these voters are a part of the U.S. workforce, and it’s likely that many of them exercised their voting rights during the ... Read More