Got someone on your team who always seems able to ease staff tensions, understand the fussiest customers, and say the right thing to spur everyone to tackle a challenge?...
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, and it’s even necessary at times. As uncomfortable as a workplace conflict can be, leaving it in unaddressed can be equally as...
Transgender people often experience discrimination, harassment, and a lack of understanding, including from their work colleagues and bosses. Regardless of one’s...
The PUMP Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, extends FLSA-protected unpaid lactation breaks to nursing mothers who are exempt employees....
Recordkeeping is a core part of any human resources department, and it also happens to be one of the most confusing and complex. Why is that? It has to do with the...
When you post a new job opening you may be worried about whether you’ll be able to get enough applicants. How do may your job posting appealing to attract enough...
The term “emotional intelligence” (EI) came into widespread use back in the 1990s when researchers Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer published a report on its...
The Department of Labor may soon release proposed regulations raising the salary employees must earn to remain exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The current...
Have you ever sat down to a one-on-one with your boss, heard a shallow compliment, and started to think, “Oh boy, here it comes”? You’re not alone.
It wasn’t...
Despite the fact that she had been with the company only a few months, David decided to assign Cara to the group giving the toughest presentation of the year. Every step...
As of 2023, only 48% of employees view their company’s leadership as ‘high-quality.’
Other concerning statistics include that only 33% of employees report feeling...
A lot of planning and work goes into creating a new initiative, policy, or project, but it can all fall apart if employers don’t get buy-in from employees. Employees...
Like many college students, Michelle decided the summer before her senior year was a perfect time to hold an internship. Eager to get “real world” experience to...
The Federal Trade Commission in January published a proposed rule that would make it illegal for employers to require employees to sign noncompete agreements as a...
Getting a new job is an exciting time, especially when it’s a new leadership role. However, it’s also a busy time. Once you’ve completed your onboarding paperwork...
If your company does not already conduct stay interviews, it might soon. As employers continue to struggle with the effects of The Great Resignation and a low...
Are you a new manager at your workplace? If so, you need to add specific soft skills to your toolbelt to become a stand-out team leader.
In particular, effective team...
Previously, tattoos carried a fairly harsh stigma in professional settings and many employers banned visible tattoos in their dress code policies. However, that view...
Constructive receipt is a tax timing rule requiring you to withhold taxes when employees’ pay is set aside for them to access without restriction, regardless of when...
Maintaining organized human resources processes and policies is imperative in creating a safe and productive work environment for your employees. One member of the HR...