?As more companies announce layoffs before the holidays, employees who remain may still have their jobs, but also carry the stress of more responsibilities, degraded company culture and fear of what might... Read more »
?Employers may need to reconsider how they use nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in the wake of recent congressional action and new state laws. The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 16 passed the... Read more »
?Both employers and employees are wrestling with the right way to return to the office. Many workers are questioning whether returning to the physical worksite is worth the trouble and what would... Read more »
Human resource professionals know complying with workplace anti-discrimination laws is important. Equally important is ensuring that employees who complain about perceived discrimination are not retaliated against for doing so, even if the... Read more »
?Editor’s Note: SHRM has partnered with Harvard Business Review to bring you relevant articles on key HR topics and strategies. The Covid-19 pandemic made us all vulnerable, and many of us are struggling to... Read more »
?Small organizations have overcome a range of HR challenges in recent years, from managing through a pandemic and converting employees to remote and hybrid work to talent shortages, widespread resignations, and inflation’s... Read more »
?Layoffs can and should be a difficult experience for an organization. Companies that conduct layoffs are usually in financial trouble; they may have to terminate employees who’ve worked for the company for... Read more »
What is human resources? Before the pandemic, this was a much simpler question to answer. Since early 2020, HR has taken on greater significance and greater responsiblity. Now, Chief Human Resources Officers... Read more »
?On Nov. 8, Illinois voters approved the Illinois Constitution Amendment 1, which amends the state constitution to guarantee workers a broad right to collective bargaining. Originally passed as a proposed amendment by... Read more »
The new normal, which refers to the post-pandemic reality of having to be ready for anything, demands a different kind of leader. In the past, leaders were chosen largely based on their... Read more »
