Case Clarifies When Employees Can Strike

?The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 10 for a case that could shed light on when workers can strike. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) gives workers the right... Read more »

Viewpoint: Help Retiring Workers Navigate Post-Employment Benefits

?I thought I knew what to expect from the shift to post-employment benefits when I decided to retire, at age 66, near the end of 2022. After all, for almost 19 years... Read more »

How to Re-Energize a Team That Shows Signs of Burnout

?Emma is an HR director overseeing a team of four specialists in a 400-person organization, and she suspects that her team may be suffering from quiet quitting. She suspects that the rest... Read more »

‘Kraken’ COVID-19 Variant Threatens US Workforce

?With the rapid rise of a new variant of COVID-19, nicknamed “Kraken,” employers should take precautionary measures in their workforces to prevent outbreaks—even though many employees are tired of thinking about COVID-19.... Read more »

How to Balance Religious Accommodations with Company Requirements

?Many companies continue to struggle to accommodate employees who don’t want to get vaccines because of religious objections. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is in hot water after firing an employee for... Read more »

6 Predictions for People Managers in 2023

?Predicting the future of work is no easy task. But it’s necessary to help people managers keep employees engaged and productive. “It’s a healthy exercise to think about what we’re learning today... Read more »

General Reasons for Leave Call-Ins Satisfied FMLA Requirements

?Takeaway: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employers to establish call-in requirements for employees to use FMLA leave. But an employee’s reference to flare-ups, if connected to FMLA certification, may... Read more »

A New Wrinkle in the End of Traditional Office Life: The Decline of 9-to-5

?The post-pandemic workplace has forced managers into overseeing workers in far-flung locations. And an additional challenge has emerged for managers, as well: people working at all different hours. A slew of data... Read more »

The Importance of Managerial Humility

?Humility, the great antithesis to ego, might be considered an attribute that subtracts from the elan of leadership. But more and more research is showing the complexity of this trait and how... Read more »

2023 HR Technology Trends: Talent Marketplaces, Expanding AI and Optimizing Existing Systems

?Creating internal talent marketplaces, optimizing investments in existing systems, supporting hybrid work and expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) will be top technology priorities in 2023, according to HR analysts and... Read more »
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