How to Know if Your Workers Are Ghost Quitting

?Steadily and stealthily over the past several months, many of your workers have been “ghost quitting,” which means they aren’t leaving their jobs, but they’re mentally checking out.  Some of these workplace... Read more »

Combatting Age Bias in the Workplace

?Millions of older Americans have re-entered the workforce in recent months. In fact, nearly 64 percent of adults between the ages of 55 and 64 were working in April. Precipitous rises in... Read more »

DOL Updates Auditor Independence Rules for Employee Benefits Plans

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration issued Interpretive Bulletin (IB) 2022-01 on Sept. 6, updating its guidance on the independence requirement for accountants who audit employee benefits plans under... Read more »

Is Innovation Possible for Remote Workers?

These days, few people argue over our ability to be productive in a remote working environment. Perhaps surprisingly, organizations have maintained – or even improved – productivity while working remotely. Innovation however,... Read more »

Employers Have Flexibility with Workplace Investigations in Canada

?Workplace investigations in Canada can be complex to navigate, with few rules governing the process. While some legislation addresses investigations, there is wide leeway to implement them. “In Ontario, we have the... Read more »

California Court Upholds Construction Industry Exemption from PAGA

?The California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District recently upheld the construction industry’s collective bargaining agreement exemption from the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) in Oswald v. Murray Plumbing and... Read more »

Parental Leave Policy Guide for HR

Parental Leave Policy Guide for HR   What is Parental Leave? Parental leave is a benefit provided to employees that allows them to take time off whenever they need to care for... Read more »

Case Study: The Role of HR in Executive Coaching

?After more than two years of upheaval and change, it may be time to institute executive coaching in your organization. In these arrangements, it can be helpful to have HR, the executive... Read more »

How Technology Can Rebuild Workplace Connections, Camaraderie

?A number of recent studies have found employee burnout is hampering worker productivity, motivation and well-being. Related research also shows that hybrid and remote workers still report feeling disconnected from each other... Read more »

Congressional Bills Introduced to Nullify Right-to-Work Laws

?Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a bill Sept. 8 that would ban right-to-work laws, which are in place in 27 states. Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., has introduced a companion bill in the... Read more »
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