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In today’s diverse workplaces, how we talk about our companies isn’t just about sharing facts. It’s about building real connections. That’s a key takeaway from Roy Abdo, CEO of Digital Revamp Communications, who spoke at SHRM 2025. His session, “Inclusive Storytelling: Using Content and Data to Influence, Attract, and Retain Diverse Audiences,” highlighted a crucial point for […]
As AI continues to redefine the future of work, many HR professionals have a common fear: that technology will strip away the human element of their jobs. But according to Debra Simmers, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Hershey Company, the opposite is true. In her upcoming session at Spark Talent 2025, she’ll discuss how […]
One of the most fundamental elements of a manager’s job is maximizing the return—in the form of work output—from the portion of the company’s investment he or she is assigned to manage. This means that striving for efficiency and doing more with less are essential to a manager’s skill set. One of the best ways […]
The first legal danger zone you encounter with employees is preemployment inquiries. The questions you ask on application forms and during interviews can create significant legal problems. It’s easy to wander into danger, since many questions you might be tempted to ask run afoul of federal, state, and municipal laws.
What Is a Chronic Condition? What is a “Chronic Condition” for purposes of leaves, accommodations, and performance management? Eyres says that it is a disease or disorder: Of slow progression and long duration; That causes continuous or episodic periods of incapacity; Lasting at least one year but usually a lifetime; and That often involves episodic […]
Planning for retirement can be a daunting task, especially with the introduction of new regulations. The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, which goes into effect on January 1, 2024, is the latest major overhaul of retirement planning laws in the United States. The Act ultimately focuses on removing barriers to cultivating a healthy nest egg […]
Question: We have some employees that are exempt and are on salary being paid a commission. If these employees work on a Sunday that is a holiday how should they be paid for that time? Are we in compliance if we calculate a flat amount based on the salary they are being paid in the […]
by Jeffrey Phillips and Alex Verjovsky In yesterday’s Advisor, Jeffrey Phillips and Alex Verjovsky, authors of the book OUTMANEUVER: OutThink, don’t OutSpend, discussed the importance of maneuverability within an organization. Today, Phillips and Verjovsky discuss some specific skills and capabilities necessary for this strategy.
With summer officially upon us, we resume the daunting task of helping the search committee sift through the would-be successors to Michael Scott. Turning our focus to outside candidates, this post evaluates a man whose ego is as big as the state for which he is named: Robert California. Delivering a Walken-esque performance, James Spader‘s […]
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have long been considered potential game-changers for training. The ability to simulate various scenarios that are difficult or expensive to replicate in real life has the potential to simultaneously improve training outcomes and lower costs. VR Training in Law Enforcement According to a report by Lester Holt for […]