Coming Out at Work

I’m going to tell them that I’m gay, thought Jeff Nally, SHRM-SCP, as he neared the final step in the hiring process for a job he really wanted. It was 2002, and... Read more »

Redefining Our Approach to Mental Well-Being

?As workers reassess their priorities in the wake of the pandemic, mental well-being has climbed up their lists. In fact, more than one-third told the Society for Human Resource Management they would... Read more »

No ‘Cat’s Paw’ Liability if Decision-Makers Conducted Their Own Investigations

?Takeaway: The “cat’s paw” theory of liability did not apply when independent decision-makers conducted their own investigations without relying on possibly biased subordinates. ?Even if an employee’s use of leave under the... Read more »

How to Conduct Layoffs the Right Way

?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 »

Supporting Employees Who Remain After Layoffs

?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 »

Nondisclosure Agreements May Not Cover Sexual Misconduct Claims

?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 »

Viewpoint: Businesses Must Adjust to Fill the Talent Gap

?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 »

How to Avoid a Workplace Retaliation Claim

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 »

How to Respond When an Employee Shares a Mental Health Challenge

?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 »

How Small Employers Are Preparing for a Recession

?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 »
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