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“I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” “It depends on what the definition of ‘is’ is.” Ryan Murphy’s latest installment of the FX true-crime anthology television series Impeachment: American Crime Story (Impeachment) takes viewers back to the 90s to relive the events that led to the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton. The […]
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 […]
“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 […]
It shouldn’t be surprising that the pandemic has taken a toll on Americans’ mental health. As the crisis begins to subside, hospitals around the country are indicating they are being “overwhelmed by patients who didn’t receive psychiatric treatment through the pandemic,” according to an article in The Wall Street Journal.
For individuals receiving social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI), getting back into the workforce is sometimes an uphill battle. They may have been unable to work (or unable to work as much as they would like) for an extended period and could benefit greatly from employment services such as training, vocational […]
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,” […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is easing its COVID-19 recommendations for fully vaccinated workplaces, but the agency is still advising employers to take steps to protect any unvaccinated workers.
It’s Women’s Equality Day and this year’s theme celebrates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote based on sex. While we celebrate the milestone of women’s voting rights, there are still many issues surrounding women’s […]
It’s 2020, folks—a year that will always be associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some, the year also represents a time of missed opportunity given the racial divide that’s still present in our country.
There is well-documented research about the value of a diverse workforce, from driving innovation through input from multiple perspectives and backgrounds, to overall organizational success.