Chronic negativity in the workplace creates a toxic atmosphere, harming productivity, morale, and motivation. This can lead to increased absenteeism and employee...
While fortunately a rare circumstance, dealing with payroll for a recently deceased employee can be tricky. What pay is taxable? What do you do with their final...
Health/tracking apps downloaded to smartphones have confounded employees and employers since the Supreme Court issued its 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v....
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law designed to protect employees' jobs while they take unpaid leave to address specific family or medical needs....
Unlocking productivity: Tailoring motivation to individuals
Most modern leaders know employee motivation‘s impact on various important workplace outcomes. From...
The National Labor Relations Board doesn’t like overbroad things. In April, it invalidated an employer’s plan requiring employees to sign nondisparagement agreements...
The labor market is still tight and employers are having a rough time hiring. You might be tempted to hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer to work jobs older teens and...
If you’re welcoming an employee back from FMLA leave, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind to ensure a smooth return to work process. The Family...
Motivated employees create a powerful, positive atmosphere. Their dedication fuels a contagious drive, inspiring colleagues to excel. When team members witness strong...
How well do you know your employees? Do they feel a sense of belonging at your organization, and do they get along well with their coworkers? These are vital questions...
The NBA finals started last week—the Denver Nuggets vs. the Miami Heat. Basketball is our second favorite sport, mostly because you don’t need to know all the rules...
How well do you get along with your spouse or ex? Or boss? Or the company’s president? It’s not an idle question. The Supreme Court has settled the question of...
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides important protections for employees. Some employees take advantage of these protections to get time off for ineligible...
Five approaches to conflict management
People do not always agree. This simple statement holds true in all types of environments, including workplaces. However, since...
How well are your employees performing at your organization? Are you able to consistently meet your business goals? If you feel you have some room for improvement,...
You can’t code an employee’s pay and deductions properly without an employee pay profile, said Jonathan Stone, managing director of KPMG LLP. Stone shared his...
Back in the dim mists of antiquity, when most people watched broadcast TV, our favorite part of Mission: Impossible was at the end, when the good guys peeled off their...
To summarize, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations for anxiety disorders if the...
In 2022, the city of Chicago added bystander intervention training to its workplace training requirement. Chicago companies must provide one hour of bystander...
