Revocation of Telework Arrangement Was FMLA Retaliation, Court Says
While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does not entitle employees to work from home, things can get complicated—and expensive—when the two become intertwined.
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The DEIB Disconnect: A New Report on What High-Performing HR Teams Know
The 2026 State of People Strategy Report, based on a survey of over 1,000 HR professionals worldwide, reveals a significant shift in priorities. While many companies are pulling back on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, the data uncovers a surprising secret of the most successful HR teams: they are more committed to DEIB […]
Q&A: The State of Diversity and Inclusion in 2019
Diversity and inclusion are critical to the cultural and fiscal health of any organization, and there are multiple studies that show the advantages of active diversity and inclusion practices. But how many organizations are benefiting from such advantages?
Pay Discrimination Claims Still Being Enforced
Yesterday we explored how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has recently put an emphasis on hiring and pay discrimination claims. So far this year, that has not changed.
War Rooms and Project Management
In the world of project management, there are often times when fast, focused, efficient, coordinated action is required by a team. That team may not always work together and may have other responsibilities; however, for a given task and a given period of time, it’s in the best interests of the organization to prioritize a […]
Being Warm and Demanding Makes a Good Leader and a Good Culture
Often, what makes leaders and workplace cultures great is that they are warm and demanding. The best organizations function when their leaders, HR team, internal brand, and culture all match their external brand. Getting that balance right, however, can be challenging. I recently discussed the issue with an expert with many years in the field […]
5 Critical Components Every Job Description Must Contain
The California Employment Law Letter (CELL) is written by Mark I. Schickman, and Cathleen S. Yonahara, both attorneys at the law firm of Freeland Cooper & Foreman LLP. In San Francisco. A job description need not account for every task that might ever be done, says the CELL. Here are the most critical components of […]
Contingent Work Is a Great Way to Reenter the Workforce
Taking time off from a career can create a hurdle for the majority of employees. With 76% of U.S. workers between the ages of 24 and 38 expecting long-term career gaps, a reentry path into the workforce is needed, and contingent work may be the best bet.
Faces of HR: How Kim Strignile Drives Organizational Success Through Talent
Kim Strignile is a Senior Vice President and HR Business Partner Director, a seasoned Human Resources (HR) leader with over 24 years of experience. Her expertise spans talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership development. At Provident Bank, she leads both the HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition teams, which are crucial in cultivating a high-performing culture […]
Workin’ Moms Employment Issues, Revisited
This week, we revisit not only a series I’ve previously written about but also an issue I blogged about in my first-ever “EntertainHR” post.