Q&A: Why Should HR Consider Outsourcing HR Benefits Administration?
Deciding when it’s time to abandon in-house processes in favor of outsourced assistance can be very challenging, especially when it comes to HR benefits administration.
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How Businesses Can Manage Security Risks from Social Media
Emerging as a key source for online criminals to interject malicious attacks, social media continues to grow and command larger audiences from a diverse group of individuals and businesses. Lurking in the background, scammers are taking advantage of unsuspecting victims in the social media space.
A Shift in Workplaces: 52% of U.S. Employees Work Remotely
The working world has tipped the balance in favor of flexibility. Latest research commissioned by Regus, the flexible workspace provider, shows that over half of workers in the United States now work from outside their company’s main offices for half the week or more. When asked where they work when away from the office, 41% […]
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 […]
California Cracks Down on Workers’ Compensation Provider Fraud
California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has made multiple attempts to reduce workers’ compensation costs to employers and to improve compensation paid to workers. One persistent obstacle to cost containment is fraud, and the DIR has poured considerable resources into combating fraudulent worker claims, premium fraud, and most recently, provider fraud. In January, the DIR […]
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,” […]
4 Ways HR Leaders Can Drive Employee Engagement
Employee engagement continues to be the top priority for HR leaders in achieving a productive and happy workforce. The challenge is how to keep teams motivated and excited in their work. HR leaders from some of the biggest and brightest companies recently spoke at SPARK HR 2025 and revealed some staggering statistics. Across America, only […]
NLRB Strikes Blow Against Unionizing Faculty at Religious Colleges
A new decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that it has no jurisdiction over the faculty at a religious college represents another victory for antiunionization efforts of university faculty members.
Training Older Workers Part I—Why They're Worth Your Investment
With so much talk about the ascent of Millennials and Generation Z in the workplace, it can be easy to overlook the potential inherent in a company’s older workers. That includes not just Generation X (sorry, Gen Xers, but some of you are getting into your 50s) and Baby Boomers but even the Silent Generation, […]
Talent, drive, and success cannot be dictated by age
by Dan Oswald I recently wrote that we shouldn’t overlook the contributions the younger generation can make. In business, we often assume that experience equates with success and therefore conclude it’s unlikely that a 20-something can make a significant contribution. I think that’s complete hogwash, but so is assuming people can’t have a major career […]