Talking Taboo: Making the Most of Polarizing Discussions at Work

When politics, sex, race, religion, and other polarizing subjects come up in conversation among co-workers, what happens next? SHRM Chief Knowledge Officer Alexander Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, explains why some topics are taboo... Read more »

More Authentic Workplaces Lead to Better Retention, Productivity

?How comfortable is your staff with being themselves in the workplace? A recent Jobsage survey posed this question to 1,900 employed Americans. They do value being authentic, according to the study. However, 7 in 10... Read more »

​ What’s It like Being Child-Free at Work? [2022 Study]

The voices of childless workers regarding unfair treatment by employers are growing louder. In this recent study, employees told ResumeLab about how managers treat parents vs. non-parents at work. “Come on, if you had... Read more »

Court Overturns California Law Requiring Women on Boards of Directors

?A recent ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court overturned California’s law requiring companies to include women on their boards of directors. The court found that the state’s gender diversity rule violates the... Read more »

Concerns About Employee’s Behavior Help Employer Win Case

?Takeaway: This case serves as a reminder for employers of the importance of putting employees on notice of unsatisfactory behavior and documenting disciplinary conversations prior to termination. Indeed, in affirming summary judgment... Read more »

San Francisco’s Family Friendly Workplace Amended Ordinance Takes Effect in July

?On July 12, San Francisco’s amended Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO) goes into effect. All employers who conduct business and have employees working in the city and county of San Francisco or... Read more »

Make a Difference Every Day: A Q&A with Humana’s Tim Huval

As chief administrative officer of Humana Inc., Tim S. Huval has a long list of responsibilities. He oversees HR, health and well-being, marketing, enterprise change and agility, workplace experience, inclusion and diversity,... Read more »

Officer’s Retaliation, Discrimination Claims Dismissed

?Takeaway: An employer can generally take protective steps to address perceived psychological issues that may portend workplace violence, particularly with respect to a public safety employee. ?A law enforcement officer for the... Read more »

Italy’s Family Act: New Rules

Law No. 32 of April 7, 2022, entitled “Delegations to the Government for the support and enhancement of the family,” was published in Italy’s Official Gazette. Over the next 12 to 24 months, a... Read more »

Termination Tips for HR Practitioners

After your organization has made the difficult decision to fire or lay off an employee, less is often more when it comes time to deliver the news, some experts say. “The termination... Read more »
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