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By Al Vreeland, JD The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the more difficult laws for employer compliance. The regulations are long and convoluted and filled with traps for employers. And now, in a case from the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Alabama, Florida and Georgia), we learn that […]
While generative AI (GenAI) has created significant disruption in corporate America, including in the labor market, there are some business necessities AI still can’t address, and teamwork is a big one. While humans aren’t capable of crunching data or churning out blog posts as quickly as GenAI, GenAI isn’t effective at teamwork. Indeed, even many […]
It’s no surprise to employers that too many workers are more than a little distracted from stress over how to make ends meet, leading many organizations to launch financial wellness programs. But employers have questions. Chief among them: What should such programs include, and how well do they work for employees? Healthcare Help an Option […]
By Sophie Sakellariadis To increase morale, productivity, and profit, creating the right culture and boosting employee engagement is essential in today’s competitive environment. Yet 75% of culture change initiatives fail. Why?
Business mogul Elon Musk recently announced the relocation of the headquarters for both X and SpaceX from California to Texas. The decision stems from Musk’s disapproval of new laws in California related to notification of children’s gender identity. This move illustrates a growing trend in which business decisions are increasingly influenced by the cultural and […]
We’ve all been there. Deadlines are piling up at work, you have five holiday parties on the calendar, and you haven’t even thought about what to buy for the office gift exchange. The holidays are stressful, and a growing number of people have the additional stress of being a caregiver to a parent, a child, […]
It’s no secret there’s sometimes a significant disconnection between the CEO (and C-suite) and HR leaders in many organizations. While HR is focused on ensuring a positive and supportive culture and boosting employee engagement, CEOs are much more focused on the bottom line and often have a hard time understanding and supporting HR initiatives that, […]
Work-life balance can mean different things to different people. To a parent of multiple small children, the ability to be present in their children’s lives is a key factor in the work-life equation. Others may value time spent on personal hobbies, such as marathon running or travel. Still others feel most at balance when they […]
Workplace violence is an all-too-familiar presence in the daily news, and these reports provide repeated reminders to employers nationwide that active shooter incidents are not just a potential threat but a real one. While it may be reassuring to think, “That will never happen here,” it is important to be proactive, plan ahead, and train […]
by Stephen W. Jones The 8th Circuit recently reversed an Arkansas federal district court’s decision to dismiss a store manager’s sex discrimination claims. The appellate court indicated that a trial must be held to determine whether a district manager who allegedly made certain sexist comments to the store manager was a decision maker and, if […]