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Why Employers Need a Biometrics Policy and What to Include

By Richard Lehr, Shareholder, Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C. Jun 16, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 16, 2025

More employers are using biometrics for timekeeping and security review. The biometric identifiers most frequently used by employers are face scans (“facial recognition”), fingerprints, voiceprints, and video surveillance. Although only five states regulate the use of biometrics—Illinois, New York, Texas, Vermont, and Washington—common-law invasion/breach-of-privacy claims are available to everyone. So, establishing a biometrics policy can […]

Mental Health in the Workplace

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor May 29, 2024 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: May 29, 2024

In recent years, mental health has become a central topic in workplace discussions, reflecting a broader shift toward well-being and employee support. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of mental health and are implementing innovative programs to help employees manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Emergence of Mental Health Awareness With the rise […]

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6 Tips for Effective Blended Learning

By Kelly Creighton Dec 14, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: Dec 14, 2018

Yesterday’s post explained why blended learning is on the rise in the modern-day workplace. Today’s post offers six tips and best practices for effectively implementing blended learning strategies and courses.

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HR Works Podcast: How to Use Your Company Brand as a Recruiting Tool

By Chris Ceplenski Feb 1, 2017 HR Works Podcast

Updated: Feb 1, 2017

EPISODE 26 It’s easy to agree on two things: it’s getting harder and harder to recruit and great employees, and social media are playing a major role. And the question is, how can we leverage our social media profiles and presence and activity to support our recruiting efforts? It’s all about the employment brand. To […]

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Optimize Time, Maximize Potential: Let Your Team Lead

By Jamie Bialowitz, PerformancePoint LLC Jan 8, 2021 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 8, 2021

With organizations engaged in many competing actions and objectives, we’re often inundated with tasks and new initiatives that seem to go on forever. If you’ve ever been in three meetings at once, driven to your next appointment while responding to phone calls, or spent your weekend answering e-mails, you aren’t alone.

Are Workers Starting to Turn the Corner on a Return to the Office?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor May 11, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: May 11, 2023

In recent years, the remote work narrative has focused on the tension between employers and workers, with workers willing to quit rather than return to the office and employers chomping at the bit to get workers back in the building. Remote Work Works for Some Of course, this is a big oversimplification. Many employers have […]

This is Us: What’s the FMLA Got to Do With It?

By Alyce Ogunsola, Senior Associate, FordHarrison Jun 15, 2022 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 24, 2022

For six seasons, fans of the NBC hit drama This is Us tuned in each week to watch the Pearson Family saga unfold and to have a collective soul cleansing cry. This is Us delicately weaved in and out of multiple time periods to tell the heartwarming story of Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca Pearson (Mandy […]

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4 Things to Consider If You Are Thinking About Hiring Gig Workers

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 27, 2019 Recruiting

Updated: Nov 27, 2019

For employers struggling to recruit talent into their organizations, many are turning to alternative forms of employment to help fill the void. One such group is that of the contingent variety. If you’re looking to create a contingent workforce, keep reading.

How to Use Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Apr 17, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Apr 17, 2023

We live in an ever-changing world and the workplace is no different. From record-high burnout levels to mass layoffs, and fears of a recession, HR leaders have tried on a myriad of hats in an effort to retain talent and keep them engaged, productive, and happy. Still, the workplace remains rampant with buzzwords like The […]

Behavior-Based Interviewing Skills: A Q&A with Rachel Mendelowitz

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 21, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 21, 2018

When it comes to job interviews, candidates are savvier than ever. They’ve reviewed the job description closely and know to use keywords. They’ve read reviews from other applicants on Glassdoor, and they’ve studied up on interview strategies. So, how do you separate those who have prepared well from those who will truly be the best […]