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Are You Making These 10 HR Mistakes?

Even the most experienced HR professionals can fall into habits that create unnecessary risks or missed opportunities.

August 20, 2025

AI in the Workplace: Which Jobs Are Most Vulnerable?

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept; it’s actively shaping the way we work. But not all jobs are affected equally.

August 15, 2025

Gen Z Looking to De-Digitize

A surprising shift is emerging in corporate America as Gen Z workers, despite growing up as digital natives, are driving demand for more in-person workplace experiences and disconnection from technology.

August 14, 2025

Why Employers Should Rethink What Time Off Really Means

Paid Time Off (PTO) is designed to give employees a break from the demands of work allowing time to rest, recharge, and return refreshed. But for many workers, vacation doesn’t feel like a true break.

August 13, 2025

Love, Loneliness, and Liability: What HR Needs to Know About AI in the Workplace

In the movie “Her,” Joaquin Phoenix plays a man who falls in love with his AI assistant. Could it happen in real life?

August 9, 2025

When Employees Become the Target: HR Data in 82% of Breaches

Human Resources information is one of the most commonly exposed assets in cyberattacks, according to a new report from Lab 1.

August 8, 2025

Favoritism: The Silent Culture Killer Undermining Your Workplace

According to a recent Resume Now survey of 1,000 American workers, 70% say they’ve seen leaders play favorites. Nearly half (43%) have seen favoritism factor into promotions, raises, or recognition.

August 7, 2025

U.S. DOL Brings Back PAID Program Making it a Bit Easier to Resolve Potential FLSA (And Now FMLA) Problems

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will reinstate its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program that was discontinued under the Obama Administration and has added certain FMLA coverage as well.

August 6, 2025

Instinct, Intuition, or Fear? Knowing the Difference Matters

As leaders, we’re constantly making decisions – some in the moment, others with far-reaching implications. And while data and analysis often guide us, there’s another layer beneath the spreadsheets: the internal voice we rely on …

August 1, 2025

How to Build a Strong M&A Communication Plan

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments in a business’s lifecycle. M&A activity can reshape your organization in lasting ways.

August 1, 2025

Recording in the Workplace

With cell phones and listening devices now a part of everyday life, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for employers, especially HR, to manage situations where employees record conversations at work, from casual talks with managers to …

July 31, 2025

Multi-State Handbook Policy Strategy

Employers with operations or employees in multiple states face challenges when creating policies that comply with varying state regulations. Many states now have different requirements related to areas like pay transparency and paid time off, …

July 30, 2025

Quiet Cracking: A Silent Threat to Engagement

A new phenomenon is slowly gaining attention in the workplace called quiet cracking, and it’s quietly chipping away at employee morale, motivation, and productivity.

July 25, 2025

The Gen Z Stare: Disengaged… or Just Different?

If you’ve noticed a younger employee holding your gaze with a blank, unreadable expression, you’re not alone. What’s been dubbed the “Gen Z stare” is making waves both online and in the workplace.

July 24, 2025

Managing Abuse of Workplace Perks

Many employers focus on enhancing the employee experience by offering perks beyond standard pay and benefits. While these extras require an investment of time and money, they can deliver a strong return if the perks …

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July 23, 2025

First Court Decision on ESTA Handed Down

The Michigan Court of Claims ruled that Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law applies to collective bargaining agreements that do not address earned sick time off for workers.

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July 22, 2025

The Kiss Cam Crisis and What It Means for Your Business

For several days now, one story has dominated the headlines: a billion-dollar tech company, its CEO and Chief People Officer, and an unexpected moment on a stadium “kiss cam” that went viral.

July 18, 2025

Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Employers for Talent – Here’s How

In the proverbial war for talent, small business leaders can understandably feel intimidated by the prospect of competing with large firms. Big budgets often spell deeper pockets for salaries, signing bonuses, advanced talent acquisition technology, …