CBO’s Take on Revised ACA Repeal/Replace Bill: More of the Same
The saga of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Republican plan to repeal and replace key portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been a long and winding one so far.
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Litigation Value: $1,500.00 (or a few hours of their attorney’s time to prepare an internet usage policy) It’s nice to be back! Thanks again to my guest blogger, Troy Foster, for pitching in while I had to work. Did anyone else notice how many Dunder Mifflin employees were using their computers for anything but work? […]
A Reminder for Employers: Review Your Separation Agreements
Companies routinely use separation agreements with departing employees. Through those agreements, the employee receives some type of separation benefit (typically a payment or severance) in exchange for waiving and releasing any potential claims against the company. The goal is to avoid an existing or potential dispute, claim, or lawsuit. But if companies don’t routinely review […]
Dental Plans—A Little Long In the Tooth
In the 1950s, life may have been simpler—but dental care certainly wasn’t. Some people saw it as a luxury that they couldn’t afford. Most people suffered from tooth decay, and dentures became common. Then employers started to offer a new benefit, the dental insurance plan, to help employees take care of their teeth. Five decades […]
What a Nightmare: Strangest Work Dreams
Having dreams about work sounds like a nightmare! Sleep is an essential component in workplace productivity, but according to a new CareerBuilder® survey, 26% of respondents feel they don’t get enough sleep each night, and 60% say that a lack of sleep has negatively impacted their work.
FCC Chair Focuses on Eliminating Corporate DEI
On July 8, 2025, T-Mobile notified Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr that it would be rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program so the FCC would approve the company’s proposed merger with US Cellular Corp.’s wireless operations and its purchase of the fiberoptic internet service provider Metronet. On July 10, the […]
Do Applicant Tracking Systems Have a Future?
Yesterday we heard from some of the industry leaders when it comes to HR technology discussing why recruiting isn’t where it needs to be. This rare sneak peek into the minds of the creators of this technology offers unique insights. Today we’ll hear more from the session, specifically about applicant tracking systems (ATSs).
Right to Disconnect
The age of digital communication has revolutionized the way we live and work, and there have been both good and bad consequences of this revolution. While it’s easier than ever to chat live with Grandma on the other side of the world, even via video, it also means our colleagues and managers can reach us […]
When Your Hammer Is Your Screwdriver—Talent Management
To do that, sometimes you have to use a hammer as a screwdriver, he says. Katz made his comments at BLR’s Strategic Leadership HR Summit, held recently in Scottsdale, Arizona. Katz is president of Penguin Human Resource Consulting LLC. When Is a Hammer a Screwdriver? Katz shows a picture of a hammer and asks, “What’s […]
What We Learned From … SHRM Day 1 & 2
The HR Daily Advisor team is at SHRM 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada! At this year’s 75th annual conference, we’re learning from industry experts, growing our networks, and collecting best practices to share with our audience. We’ve sat in on excellent sessions, networked with professionals, and listened to leaders expand on the future of HR. […]