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HR Transformation: From HR Function to People and Culture Organization
In the evolving landscape of HR, its role is becoming increasingly crucial in shaping the future of people and culture. As businesses navigate a complex environment marked by disruptions, technological advancements, and shifting employee needs, HR leaders are at the forefront of driving innovation. This blog delves into HR’s transformation into a next-gen, value-driven ecosystem, […]
Employer Faces State-law Claims After False Promise Causes Beneficiary to Skip COBRA Coverage
A former employee left with more than $13,000 in unpaid medical bills after his employer retroactively terminated his employment and health benefits can sue for state-law claims, a federal district court ruled. The individual alleged that while he was hospitalized, the employer said his expenses would be covered. Thus, he did not elect COBRA coverage. […]
Key Provisions of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
In a previous post, we started discussing the European Union’s recently enacted General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Even though we are dedicating several posts to this subject, it is important to stress that this is an extremely significant set of rules and regulations, and we are only just barely scratching the surface to provide a […]
Do your employees have the right type of motivation?
by Dan Oswald A colleague shared with me an article published recently in the New York Times Sunday Review. In addition to the fact that the article had been recommended, its title, “The Secret of Effective Motivation,” was certainly enough to get me to read it. Who in management doesn’t want to know the “secret” […]
Best Diversity & Inclusion Content 2022
Diversity in the workplace, or the lack thereof, has been a hot topic for decades. While a lot of progress has been made in the last three years, a looming recession has many companies bending to budget constraints – ultimately, stalling diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs in 2022. 2023 without a doubt will […]
How to Prepare the Workplace for Flu Season
The arrival of cooler temperatures signals the coming of fall—and the coming of flu season. No one likes to feel sick, but employers face the added burden of illnesses spreading throughout the organization, which amplifies and prolongs the problem and increases the amount of productivity lost to illness each season.
How to Set Human Resources Goals You’ll Actually Stick To
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: goal-setting time! Some HR professionals are eagerly whipping out their notepads and pens, ready to make some spreadsheets and crunch some numbers for projections. Their coffee is hot, and their to-do list is waiting. Yearly, quarterly, weekly—goals are their bread and butter. But some HR professionals are […]
Is Company Liable for Death of an Intoxicated Employee?
What happens when a worker has a history of alcohol abuse and gets hurt on the job—or worse, killed—while intoxicated. Is the employer liable? A Texas court recently had to rule on this topic.
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.