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by Dan Oswald As we kick off 2014, it’s my hope for you that you have the courage of your convictions both in your personal life and at work. I hope you will speak and act according to your beliefs, even in the face of disagreement or criticism. We live in a world where being […]
Being elevated to the rank of CEO is the pinnacle in the careers of many people in the business world. But the prestige, authority, and compensation also come with a great deal of challenges and responsibilities.
Losing a loved one is never easy, and most companies allow its employees to take time off to grieve. But what happens when it’s an employee’s pet that passes away? Do you tell employees to suck it up and come to work, or do you tell them to take a personal day? According to CBS […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how companies think about the workplace and its role and requirements both in the short term as we return to work and in the future. To address organizations’ immediate and imminent needs during this constantly changing crisis, businesses must develop a holistic approach to help safeguard the health and safety […]
Training and development teams have improved exponentially in recent years, in large part because organizations increasingly see the value of employee training and development and have increasingly allocated funding to support those efforts. While those tasked with training and development have made great strides, there’s still work to do because of the ever-changing nature of […]
After a year and a half of a widespread shift to remote work triggered by efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, companies began bringing their team members back to work in earnest around March of 2022. Buoyed by the growing availability of the various COVID-19 vaccines and subject to testing, masking and […]
Updating an internal policy is a big deal. It takes hours of planning and writing, then more hours of training, even if the change is only a few words or sentences. While policy updates impact all employees, the HR team feels them the most. They’re usually responsible for writing, enforcing, and informing employees about these […]
As the idea to make paid family leave mandatory continues to gain attention, employers may be wondering what various paid leave proposals might mean for their businesses. A June 20 meeting between first daughter and presidential adviser Ivanka Trump and a handful of senators doesn’t draw a clear picture of what may be in store, […]
Ghosts and goblins fill the halls of Lois Paul & Partners (LP&P) for the annual Halloween party, but employees’ children will not be the only ones decked out in costumes. Each year, the Boston-based public relations agency invites employees to bring their children in costume to visit the office, participate in a “Halloween Parade,” and […]
Editor’s update: This case was dismissed with prejudice against Defendant Mihir K. Taneja, which means it prevents the plaintiff from refiling the same case or claims against the defendant because it’s considered a final judgment on the merits. The court clerk was directed to terminate Mihir K. Taneja as a Defendant in this action by […]