?Takeaway: The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) has exceptions that protect employers that have to downsize unexpectedly. Yet, as this case shows, employers should not assume that these exceptions... Read more »
?In the ongoing effort to engage and retain workplace talent, one distinct trend rings true: Employees who are happy in their jobs are more likely to stay there. But what does it... Read more »
?Less than six months ago, companies were scrambling to hire enough employees to fill open positions. Now, with a possible recession on the horizon, many of these same companies are considering staff... Read more »
?Employers must comply with federal and state laws on alerting employees about impending layoffs, but the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of remote work are making compliance more difficult.... Read more »
?Many of us started in the HR field as interns. Internships are foundational not only to professional experience, but also to academic experience. I was an industrial relations intern as an undergraduate... Read more »
?Analysis. Critique. Evaluation. Introspection. Let’s be honest—we all cringe a little when we hear those words. They involve processes that require time, effort, energy and honesty. Here’s another uncomfortable word: failure. I... Read more »
