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Adapting Legacy Industries to a New Workforce: The Role of Mentorship, DEI, and Cross-Collaboration 

By Lori Neal, Ontellus Nov 18, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Nov 18, 2024

In today’s evolving workforce, legacy industries like insurance face the challenge of balancing long-established practices with the demands of a younger, more diverse workforce. Balancing the needs of both groups is crucial to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment.   Companies can achieve this through a cross-collaborative culture that integrates mentorship and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]

Unreasonable-Refusal-to-Rehire Claim Barred by 10-Year-Old Compromise Agreement

By Mike Westcott, Partner, Axley Brynelson Jan 24, 2022 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 24, 2022

Wisconsin employers are used to being able to settle and receive a release of claims for known and unknown events that have occurred only in the past. In a recent Labor & Industry Review Commission (LIRC) decision, a full and final compromise agreement entered into between the parties prevented the employee from maintaining an unreasonable-refusal-to-rehire […]

Social Media–Badmouthing, NLRB, Privacy

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Apr 9, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 9, 2013

The eight tentacles come from a recent BLR/HRHero-sponsored webinar featuring Patricia Trainor, JD, and Stephen Bruce, PhD. Attorney Trainor is BLR’s Senior Managing Editor, HR; Bruce is editor of the HR Daily Advisor.  [Go here for tentacles 1 to 4.] Tentacle #5—Inappropriate/ Negative Actions Toward the Employer Release of “trade secrets” and other proprietary data […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Guardrails Are the Solution to Workplace Conflict

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HRDA Staff Nov 12, 2025 HRDA Frankly Speaking

Updated: Nov 13, 2025

New research from Brightmine finds that workplace political conflict is intensifying: nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. employees have witnessed or experienced a political disagreement at work in the past year, and 27% report being distracted from their jobs by the political environment. This rising tension, coupled with a lack of clear policies (47% of workplaces […]

HR Query: Unlocking AI – The HR Professional’s Guide to Success in 2023 and Beyond

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 14, 2023 HR Query

Updated: Aug 16, 2023

In today’s ever-changing job market, HR innovation is not only welcomed but also necessary. Thanks to significant technological advancements, AI has transitioned from a futuristic concept to a daily reality.   In fact, the majority of HR leaders are already leveraging AI across various HR functions, a recent survey by Eightfold found. Our guest for […]

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Make Continuity of Remote Work Successful for Your Team

By Josh Tolan, CEO of Spark Hire Jul 9, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: Jul 10, 2020

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.

Solving an FMLA Mystery, Finally!

By Michael P. Maslanka, UNT Dallas College of Law Mar 6, 2025 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 6, 2025

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) became the law in 1993. That’s more than 30 years ago. You’d think all questions about it would have been answered years ago by all federal appeals courts. But trust me, that’s not how the law works! A 2024 case from one of the largest appeals courts in […]

Employee Pay Deductions: What Can (and Can’t) Be Deducted?

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jul 19, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 19, 2013

Pay Deductions: What Can and Can’t be Deducted? Q. Is it possible to deduct expenses from an employee for drug screens and physicals if they leave within the 90-day probationary period? A.That is something that is a function of state law, generally. Most state laws say that if an employer is going to require a […]

How to Overcome Everyday Leadership Challenges

By Guest Columnist Mar 7, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 22, 2017

There are many challenges that all managers face. Whilst these challenges can arise at any point in a manager’s career, they can be particularly prevalent for newer or first-time managers. We’ve compiled a handy list of these challenges with tips on how to combat them, become the best manager possible, and support your team on its way to success.

Tech Layoffs May Offer Opportunities for Other Employers

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Feb 23, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Feb 23, 2024

In recent months, the tech industry has faced a significant upheaval, marked by a series of high-profile layoffs from leading companies such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and Amazon. These layoffs, affecting thousands of skilled professionals, have not only unsettled the tech sector but also sparked a broader conversation about the future of work in an increasingly […]