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As we all know, the workplace is constantly evolving, and HR professionals are on the frontline. In our HR Daily Advisor’s recent webinar, “How the New Labor Secretary Will Shape HR,” we discussed critical policy shifts that will impact the HR industry in 2025 under a new administration. We asked our expert panel what are […]
The holiday season provides an opportunity for companies to express gratitude and appreciation to their employees and customers. It’s a time to end the year on a positive note, strengthen relationships, and lay the foundation for a promising new year. However, as the saying goes, “It’s the thought that counts.” A poorly chosen gift can […]
As September progresses, millions of Americans are looking forward to fall colors, pumpkin spice everything, and the start of the NFL season, even as they lament the end of summer. The start of professional football also means the start of fantasy football for the millions of Americans who participate in leagues every year. For the […]
LITIGATION VALUE: $45,000 Creed’s actions in setting up Debbie Brown to be fired for his mistake were not, in and of themselves, illegal. And, if Dunder Mifflin acted in good faith when it fired Debbie, then it probably didn’t do anything illegal either. At least not on the facts in this episode. Employees can be […]
Effective January 2024, long-term, part-time employees will become eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to 401(k) plans. Read on to learn more. Facts This is a change from current rules which give employers the option to limit plan participation to employees who have completed a year of service (usually the preceding 12 months), working 1,000 hours […]
The national unemployment rate is below 4%. So who’s complaining all of a sudden? Employers are. Where are employers going to find qualified workers to hire as their businesses grow?
Communication is essential in any organization—hence the motivation behind the Communicator Awards, which bills itself as “the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications.” But these awards aren’t just specific to the marketing arena. As the results of the 25th annual Communicator Awards demonstrate, big players in training and eLearning are being recognized, […]
In two previous posts, we’ve discussed a few workplace culture trends expected to impact employers by 2030.
New research from SilkRoad Technology sheds light on how employees use social media at work, as well as how employers are approaching social networking. SilkRoad’s “Social Media and Workplace 2012 Report” surveyed more than 1,100 employees in North America to understand how people are using social media at work to communicate and collaborate with coworkers, […]
The road to the 2016 U.S. presidential election officially began last week with the Iowa caucuses. Having grown up in Iowa, I have experienced the caucus process first-hand. It’s an interesting process that has a real grassroots feel to it, and it can produce some very interesting results that are often difficult to predict. If […]