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Diversity—It’s Hard to Achieve More Than Lip Service

Achieving workplace diversity isn’t easy—even for global powerhouses like Google. “We’re not where we want to be when it comes to diversity,” Google observes in a January 2014 demographic report, which reveals that 70% of Google’s employees are male and 61% are white.

3 Ways HR Can Support Immigrant Workers Through Policy Shifts and Travel Restrictions

Summertime brings a wave of paid time off as employees use their vacation days to visit their families and friends or far-flung destinations. For millions of immigrant workers, however, this season brings a very different experience. Rather than enjoying a summer filled with rest and reconnection, immigrant workers are facing emotional strain and legal uncertainties. […]

SCOTUS Subtly Redefines the Landscape of Workplace Religious Accommodations

Since 1977, employers evaluating whether an employee’s religious accommodation request would cause undue hardship on their business had a low burden to meet. A denial of a religious accommodation could likely be justified if the proposed accommodation involved more than de minimis cost or inconvenience to the employer. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court changed that […]

Culture of Fun, Teamwork, Social Activities Help Employees Feel Connected to Company

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 […]

They’re baaack! 5 considerations for rehiring boomerang employees

by Sara Hutchins Jodka The return of LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers riveted the sports world and reinvigorated Cleveland. For employers, however, James’ “going home” has prompted conversations about boomerang employees—i.e., employees who leave an employer only to return later. This article looks at this relatively new concept and outlines what factors employers should […]

In honor of Labor Day, some time sheet tips to beat FLSA off-the-clock claims

Ah, Labor Day. Family barbecues, a trip to the beach, your last chance to wear white, time spent napping and binging on Netflix, or just a simple day of relaxation. However you spent the long weekend, I hope you enjoyed some rest from your labors. As an employment lawyer and a mother, the word “labor” […]

Faces of HR: John Pichay’s Journey to Cultivating Tech Culture

John Pichay is a force in the HR world, with over a decade of experience shaping thriving workplaces, primarily within the dynamic tech sector. As VP of People at Imgix, he’s not just overseeing HR; he’s orchestrating a global strategy designed to empower employees and drive innovation. From talent acquisition and learning & development to DEI initiatives, organizational design, total rewards, employee relations, […]

Strategic Comp Plan? ‘This Is Not Easy Stuff’

[Go here for #1 to #3] #4: Competitive Reference Points Describe the comparator group(s) for your rewards package Determine industry/geographic competitors For signature programs, what are the benchmarks #5: Competitive Positioning Describe your desired position vs. the market. If your position is below market average, be prepared to explain why. Honesty is a positive message, […]