Navigating Summer Workforce Compliance: Best Practices for Seasonal Employees

As summer approaches, many organizations ramp up their hiring to meet increased demand, fill temporary roles, and manage seasonal projects. Whether you’re in retail, hospitality, agriculture, or any other industry that relies heavily on summer hires, managing this seasonal workforce ... Read More

The Mid-Year HR Compliance Checkup: How HR Leaders Can Stay Ahead of Risk

June marks a pivotal moment for HR leaders. It’s the perfect time for a mid-year compliance checkup to ensure your organization remains aligned with evolving employment laws and avoids costly penalties. While many organizations conduct annual compliance audits, the mid-year ... Read More

Mastering Multistate HR Compliance for Employers and Consultants: A Practical Guide

The modern workforce is no longer confined by geographic boundaries. With more companies expanding across state lines and adopting remote-first models, managing HR compliance in multiple jurisdictions has become a complex and critical challenge. Multistate HR compliance is one of ... Read More

The Hidden Price of HR Compliance Mistakes: How Smart Teams Reduce Risk

HR compliance mistakes can cost organizations far more than just fines. While employment law penalties are often the most visible consequence, the true financial impact includes operational disruptions, reputational damage, and escalating workforce compliance costs. HR leaders and finance stakeholders ... Read More

Translating Employment Law into Real-World HR Decision-Making: A Practical Guide for Confident HR Leaders

Employment law forms the backbone of fair and equitable workplace practices. Yet, its complexity, volume, and often-ambiguous nature frequently create challenges for HR professionals tasked with making day-to-day decisions. For HR Business Partners, Senior HR Managers, and People Operations Leaders, ... Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month: How HR Leaders Can Support Employee Wellbeing and Compliance

Mental Health Awareness Month is a pivotal time for organizations to underscore the importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace. For HR leaders, this observance goes beyond raising awareness. It’s an opportunity to implement supportive, legally compliant policies that protect ... Read More

Updating Job Descriptions for Compliance and Pay Transparency: A Strategic Approach for 2026

In the ever-evolving HR landscape, updating job descriptions is no longer just an administrative task. Today, it serves as a strategic lever for compliance, pay equity, and informed workforce planning. As 2026 approaches, HR leaders must adopt a disciplined and ... Read More

How to Handle Performance Issues Before They Become Terminations

While turnover is a common business issue, termination is rarely a desirable outcome for anyone. Beyond immediate team disruption, firing an employee means you lose everything you invested in them. You may also face claims of unfair treatment. Still, many ... Read More

HR Consultants: Spring into Compliance Best Practices for 2026

Most people associate spring with new beginnings. Nowhere in your organization is that concept more important than compliance. As the weather gets warmer and flowers begin to bloom, it’s an excellent time to consider “spring cleaning” your compliance routines, including ... Read More

Spring Forward with VirgilHR Skillpath: Fresh Ways to Boost Employee Development

Employee training programs are essential for organizational success. They drive productivity, innovation, and retention by equipping teams with relevant skills. They can also prepare employees for future challenges while fostering a positive culture, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Employee training and ... Read More

Pay Equity and Compensation Reviews Before Raise Season

For many employers, Q1 is a prime time for annual performance reviews and raises. A 2025 Mercer survey reported that just over 60% of teams had submitted or finalized their budgets by early December. Often, organizations spend the first few ... Read More

Seasonal Hiring and Interns

For many employers, springtime is filled with gorgeous weather, brilliant new ideas, and an office full of seasonal hires reporting for duty. Recent surveys show that 55% of organizations plan to add contract talent this spring to support near-term projects. ... Read More