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How to Be an Ally at Work

How to Be an Ally at Work

In today's increasingly diverse workplace, the role of an ally is more important than ever. Allyship refers to the practice of actively supporting and advocating for marginalized or underrepresented groups...

How to Be an Ally at Work

BREAKING: DOL Independent Contractor Ruling

BREAKING: DOL Independent Contractor Ruling

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule revising its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s classification provision to determine whether a worker may be considered an independent...

BREAKING: DOL Independent Contractor Ruling

Compliance Employment Law
Justifying HR Costs: Strategies for Aligning People Programs with Business Success

Justifying HR Costs: Strategies for Aligning People Programs with Business Success

The need for HR to demonstrate the value of people-focused initiatives has never been greater. This blog explores strategies that HR leaders can use to effectively justify these investments.

Justifying HR Costs: Strategies for Aligning People Programs with Business Success

5 Steps to Create Better Performance Reviews

5 Steps to Create Better Performance Reviews

Performance review examples: Inclusive, positive feedback, specific examples, 360-degree insights, developmental goals

5 Steps to Create Better Performance Reviews

2023 In Review: Key Employment Law Developments

2023 In Review: Key Employment Law Developments

2023 Employment Law Updates: NLRB rulings, Marijuana Testing, Wage Thresholds, WARN Acts, New Leaves, and Training

2023 In Review: Key Employment Law Developments

Compliance Employment Law
Streamlining HR Year-End Activities: A Guide to Compliance and Efficiency

Streamlining HR Year-End Activities: A Guide to Compliance and Efficiency

As the year draws to a close, Human Resources professionals are gearing up for a crucial phase in their annual calendar: Year-End Activities. While it may sound like routine paperwork,...

Streamlining HR Year-End Activities: A Guide to Compliance and Efficiency

Compliance End of Year

Cold and Flu Prevention Tips

Safety and Risk Management
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Tips to Help Employees De-Stress and Thrive During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring significant stress to many people. A recent American Psychiatric Association survey showed that more than 40% of...

Tips to Help Employees De-Stress and Thrive During the Holiday Season

Safety and Risk Management
Three Steps to End Microaggressions

Three Steps to End Microaggressions

A recent Forbes article sheds light on crucial insights from a McKinsey & Company study regarding the prevalent issue of microaggressions in today's workplace. The McKinsey report emphasizes the need...

Three Steps to End Microaggressions

Compliance
Unlocking the Power of Indirect Compensation: Why It Matters

Unlocking the Power of Indirect Compensation: Why It Matters

In the world of employee compensation, two essential components often come into play: direct and indirect compensation. While direct compensation, such as salaries and bonuses, is typically more straightforward to...

Unlocking the Power of Indirect Compensation: Why It Matters

Domestic violence prevention ribbon

Ensuring Domestic Safety During the Holiday Season

As we eagerly anticipate the holiday season, filled with plans to spend quality time with loved ones or embark on a well-deserved break, it's essential to remember that not everyone...

Ensuring Domestic Safety During the Holiday Season

Safety and Risk Management
How  to Deal With Your High-Stress Job

How to Deal With Your High-Stress Job

We all deal with stress in our lives.  Some stress can be good, such as when we are in a dangerous situation. But too much stress–especially chronic stress–can cause significant...

How to Deal With Your High-Stress Job

Safety and Risk Management