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Employee Loses ADA Lawsuit for Failing to Engage Over Alternative Accommodations

A federal appeals court in Tennessee recently upheld an order dismissing a former teacher’s disability bias lawsuit, finding his failure to engage in discussions with his employer over alternative accommodations doomed his claim. The teacher alleged the school board had unlawfully refused to let him continue working from home after the district returned to in-person […]

Managing in the Age of ‘Quiet Quitting’

While “quiet quitting” may mean different things, the phenomenon is generally understood to refer to employees who feel disengaged at work and no longer believe they are a meaningful part of the company or its mission. Those who quiet quit report they have made a decision not to go “above and beyond” at work and […]

HR’s AI Awakening: Stop Waiting, Start Leading (Your Future Depends On It)

Forget what you think about AI in HR. According to Jen Kirkwood, CEO & Founder of Talvana Consulting, and a speaker at SPARK Talent 2025, generative AI isn’t just changing talent acquisition—it’s flipping it on its head. This isn’t a future trend; it’s the urgent present, and HR’s role is critical. For years, HR’s journey […]

Q&A: Harnessing Mental Toughness in Your Employees

Mental toughness can be described as a psychological edge for overcoming challenging situations—and not all candidates possess this quality. Learning how to identify and leverage mental toughness can provide you with a real advantage.

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Make Continuity of Remote Work Successful for Your Team

Reluctancy around moving roles to fully remote work is rapidly dropping. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, nearly 3 in 4 CFOs plan to shift at least 5% of previous on-site employees to permanent remote positions, according to an April Gartner survey.

Speaking Finance 101

When HR professionals delve into the realm of finance, perceptions sometimes block understanding, says Clare Novak, president of Novak and Associates. We get in our own way, and we think “I can’t do this” or “This is boring.” But if you start with the basics, you’ll be able to pick it up.

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A Response to Change: Assessing Executive Candidates and Arming Incumbents for Organizational Success

The events of 2020 have served as a catalyst for change in many areas of our lives. As individuals, we have been forced to think, act, and interact with one another differently. As organizations, we are propelled to establish more inclusive, agile, and flexible workplaces. Making such adaptations at an accelerated pace is no small […]

Work-Life Balance at the Executive Level

There is a lot of discussion about work-life balance in the U.S. workforce. Employees often feel like, between a full-time job and non-work obligations like child-rearing, they don’t have time to pursue passions like hobbies, exercise, or travel. And it doesn’t seem like things get easier at the top. The perception is often that it’s […]

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What Are Unconscious Biases in Recruiting and How to Get Rid of Them

Recruiters have a difficult job. Narrowing down the candidate pool and finding the right candidate for an open position can be tedious and time-consuming. But unconscious biases are added dangers that can seep into hiring and further complicate the process, resulting in the right candidate slipping away.  Unconscious racism, ageism, and sexism can cause recruiters […]