Ask HR: How Should You Handle Counteroffers?

SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like him... Read more »

Job Market Still Growing, Showing First Signs of Cooling

U.S. employers added 390,000 new jobs in May, possibly indicating the beginning of a slowdown in job creation, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the past year,... Read more »

SHRM Asks IRS Not to Increase Employer Reporting Burdens Under Proposed ACA Fix

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has asked the Internal Revenue Service to ensure that proposed regulations expanding access to subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans to employees’ family... Read more »

Interest Rebounds for Working In-Person Restaurant, Hospitality Jobs

?Job seekers are showing greater interest in postings for work that is more likely to require onsite attendance, according to jobs site Indeed. This could signal brighter days for employers that have... 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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