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Can You Terminate an Employee on FMLA Leave?

In most cases, terminating an employee while they are on FMLA leave is risky and should only occur under limited circumstances.

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Delivering Bad News the Right Way

How leaders communicate difficult news can have a lasting impact on employee trust, engagement, and organizational culture.

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Beyond Basketball: HR Lessons from the WNBA Negotiations

The WNBA's recent salary negotiations have captured national attention, highlighting conversations about compensation, revenue sharing, and employee expectations.

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EEOC to Drop Voluntary Affirmative Action Guidelines

On May 27, 2026, the EEOC sent a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs that would rescind the 1979 interpretative rule...

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How to Identify Skill Gaps Before They Impact Performance

The skills employees need to succeed are changing faster than ever.

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Why Candidates Are Still Declining Job Offers and What Employers Can Do About It

After years of headlines about a cooling labor market, many employers expected recruiting to become easier.

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Why Your Compensation Strategy is Only as Strong as How You Communicate It

You might have the most competitive pay structure in your industry, but if your employees don't understand it – or worse, don't trust it – it might as well not exist.

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The Six Ways Leaders Respond to Stress

Leadership and stress have always gone hand in hand.

Safety Month Kickoff: Building a Strong Workplace Safety Program

June marks Safety Month, a timely reminder that workplace safety is not just a regulatory requirement but a core part of organizational culture and employee well-being.

Compensation in Uncertain Times: How Employers Are Responding to a Changing Landscape

Economic uncertainty creates a difficult balancing act for employers.

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Listening That Leads: How Companies Are Turning Employee Feedback into Meaningful Workplace Improvements

For years, employee surveys have been a cornerstone of workplace engagement efforts.

State AI Law Updates

As the federal government is pursuing a more laissez-faire approach to AI regulation, the states are picking up the slack.

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Marijuana Reclassification: What Employers Need to Know

Marijuana has been made legal at the federal level, or has it?

The Hiring Paradox Facing Recent College Graduates and How Smart Employers Are Responding

Recent college graduates are entering one of the most contradictory job markets in recent memory.

Workplace Gift Giving: Balancing Appreciation and Professionalism

Giving gifts in the workplace can be a meaningful way to strengthen relationships, recognize achievements, and build morale.

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EEOC Enforcement Trends on Pregnancy Accommodations

Recent enforcement activity by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is sending a clear message to employers...

Can a PIP Lead to a Discriminatory Practice Claim?

Under the Supreme Court’s Muldrew doctrine, any term or condition that could impact or affect the employment opportunities of an employee...

Should You Post Pay Ranges? Candidate Preferences May Increasingly Drive the Decision

The question of whether or not to include salary ranges on public job postings is age-old, with well-reasoned arguments both for and against.

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