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When the Going Gets Tough, Smart Leaders Double Down on Their People: Three Tips for Managing Teams in a Recessionary Environment

By Ravi Swaminathan, TaskHuman Sep 27, 2022 Learning & Development

Updated: Oct 4, 2022

Today’s worker has a lot to think about. Supply chain shortages, ever-increasing prices, the ongoing pandemic, and now a potential recession—how can leaders best manage their people during such an uncertain time or, more specifically, when a recession seems imminent? When navigating a (pre) recessionary business environment, leaders should focus on their most valuable asset: […]

Synergy Between Personal and Professional Passions Drives Meaningful Change

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor May 17, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: May 17, 2021

Often, those who truly excel in their careers have strong synergy between their personal and professional lives. Shelly McNamara, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Procter & Gamble (P&G), is a great example. In addition to a career focused on HR, including diversity and inclusion (D&I), McNamara has leveraged her own experiences as author of […]

If Employees Are Stiff and Stressed, Exercise at Work Can Help

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Mar 24, 2022 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 24, 2022

With the new year, many people are enthusiastic about New Year’s resolutions, and often those intentions center on fitness and wellness goals. That may be especially true this year as the pandemic drags on. The stress, isolation, and disruption brought on by COVID takes a toll on employees’ mental and physical health and is getting […]

Federally Regulated Employees Required to Cross Another Union’s Picket Line

By Ida Martin Nov 30, 2009 Northern Exposure

Updated: Nov 30, 2009

By Ida Martin Imagine there is a group of federal government employees that are engaging in a lawful strike. Because of the physical location of your workplace, your employees can’t get to work without crossing the picket line. Your workers are unionized and have decided they won’t cross the picket line of the striking federal […]

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Canadian Companies Beware: Class Action Worker Misclassification Lawsuits Trending Up

By Barry Kuretzky, Partner, Littler, Rhonda B. Levy, Knowledge Management Counsel, Littler Jan 30, 2020 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 30, 2020

It appears there is a movement in Ontario to change behavior around the classification of employees as independent contractors. Beginning in 2015, a number of class action lawsuits were launched alleging misclassification and claiming significant monetary liability.

Is a College Degree Really Required to Do the Job?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Aug 17, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 17, 2018

A college education is often seen as a path to future career success. Parents begin nurturing and encouraging their children down the college degree path at very young ages—having a degree has long been a “badge of honor” for many students in K–12 settings. But, is it really a requirement to land a good job?

Are Your Workers Prepared for Workplace Emergencies?

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 15, 2018 Talent

Updated: Feb 15, 2018

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave) recently released findings from a new survey of 530 respondents that examined employee perceptions of workplace safety. The survey revealed that “workplaces miss the mark in critical communication and planning, and could be unprepared to meet the future needs of employees,” according to a Rave press release.

Could Federal Paid Family Leave Become a Reality in the United States?

By Sara Nasseri, Fortney & Scott, LLC Sep 20, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 20, 2018

The topic of paid family leave is gaining more and more attention across the United States and among employers nationwide. With states and localities establishing varying paid sick time and family leave requirements, the issue of paid family leave has become a hot topic among federal lawmakers. Just a few months ago, senators from both […]

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Context Matters: Balancing Business Interests and Political Speech

By Tony Puckett, McAfee & Taft Dec 2, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 2, 2025

Political speech in the workplace has continued to be a hot topic since the 2024 elections. Political speech can be defined as an expression of political views, affiliation, or activities within a professional setting. One recent poll showed that a quarter of businesses have disciplined employees for their political speech. A recent case from the […]