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In a “town hall-type” Q&A on Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told his over 31 million followers about his “workweek” and how he achieves work/life balance. But he had to define “work” before he started—and it’s a good thing he is exempt.
Although the HR industry is always changing, true innovators like Liz Almeida, Chief Human Resources Officer at Panasonic Corporation of North America, stand out by challenging conventions and embracing the power of human potential. “It’s about creating the right environment where all employees can really feel engaged, feel like they’re in the zone, experiencing the flow, and […]
In a recent case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, an employer was reminded that lawsuits brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can be especially costly because they often involve claims asserted by numerous employees.
If you’re looking to come out strong post-COVID-19, then you better start making more investments in your current talent, according to new research released by Randstad Sourceright.
Everywhere you look, the stats are alarmingly clear: Leaders are not effectively communicating, and it’s negatively impacting their organization’s success. 86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main cause of workplace failures (Salesforce). Only 7% of U.S. workers strongly agree that communication is accurate, timely, and open […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor Just My E-pinion A recent article on our HR.BLR.com website prompted quite a response by Suzanne Lucas who blogs as Evil HR Lady. “Oh, cry me a river” she said over suggestions that employers take steps to ameliorate off-site harassment of female employees. Our writer, who […]
The acquisition and development of talent at all levels of high performing organizations is no accident – it’s the result of specific and surprisingly consistent characteristics that can be learned and implemented.
The traditional image of workplace communication, centered around the water cooler, is rapidly evolving. As Reggie Willis, Chief Diversity Officer at Ally Financial, recently highlighted at SPARK HR 2025, nearly half of employees now prefer digital communication, even when physically close. This shift, amplified by generational differences, presents both challenges and opportunities for HR professionals. […]
Last fall, we were furiously drafting mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies for a variety of employers, including healthcare facilities, employers with more than 100 employees, and federal contractors. With the back and forth of whether a court would block implementation of the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates, many of those policies were left in a state of […]
By Gulu Punia What’s an employer in Canada to do if an employee loses a required qualification? For example, if drivers lose their licenses? If professional employees lose their accreditation? Is there a requirement to provide notice or pay in lieu of notice of termination? A recent appeal court decision in Ontario suggests that in […]