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4 Things Your Employee Benefits Program needs to Have in 2018 and Beyond

It has never been more important to keep up with the recent trends surrounding employee benefits. After all, employee benefits are not as simple as a 401(k) plan and a healthcare plan anymore. Businesses are expanding their employee benefits and offering more resources every year. For the companies that want to improve employee retention and […]

Leading with Purpose: Arianne Dowdell’s Journey as Houston Methodist’s Chief DEI Officer

Arianne Dowdell’s journey to becoming the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer at Houston Methodist is marked by a series of roles that emphasized the importance of storytelling and bringing people together. “In many ways, I believe every career step led me to my current role leading diversity, equity, and inclusion at Houston Methodist,” […]

No Travel Reimbursement for Feds Who Stay at Lodging They Own

Federal employees who stay at lodgings they own while on job-related travel should not even try to obtain a reimbursement for their lodging expenses. So says the General Services Administration (GSA), the federal agency that sets the rules for reimbursement of federal employees’ employment-related travel expenses. The GSA issued a final rule on Oct. 14 […]

Accessibility

Are You Accidentally Discriminating Against People with Disabilities?

Discriminating against people with disabilities is illegal and there are many state and federal laws that serve to shield this protected group from discriminatory practices. While there are always going to be those bad actors that purposefully discriminate against people with disabilities, new research shows widespread accidental discrimination occurring because of a simple oversight: career […]

Employees’ Free Speech Rights Have Limits, Even on Their Own Time

“I can do what I want!” “You’re not the boss of my mind!” “I have a First Amendment right to say whatever I want!” Whether from a precocious preteen or a challenging subordinate, the last of these exclamations can challenge even an experienced parent or supervisor. Fortunately for you (and me), this isn’t a parenting […]

Just the Icing on the Cake

The U.S. Supreme Court was widely expected to decide between religious rights and LGBTQ rights when it issued its ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the case involving a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding. But—in the tradition of the Supreme Court—the justices ducked the main […]

Managers

6 Traits Your Managers Must Have

Research continues to show that good employees leave bad managers, not necessarily bad roles or bad companies. Unfortunately, however, bad managers are prevalent across organizations and entire industries.

coaching

What Do Millennial Leaders and First-time Managers Need to Succeed?

The International Coach Federation (ICF) and Human Capital Institute (HCI) have released findings from their latest research collaboration, Building a Coaching Culture with Millennial Leaders. The study explores how first-time people managers and emerging leaders—many of whom are Millennials—can benefit from partnering with a coach and receiving training on how to use coaching skills with […]

The Role of HR in Managing AI and Mitigating Bias

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace, particularly in recruitment and management. HR professionals are at the forefront of integrating these technologies while ensuring that their organizations remain compliant with the evolving legal landscape. While the adoption of AI promises to enhance HR efficiency, it also introduces potential risks, including bias and discrimination. Your role […]