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This week’s HR Works podcast is a powerful clip from HR Daily Advisor’s webinar, “How the New Labor Secretary Will shape HR.” Our expert panelists Rachel Ullrich, partner at FordHarrison, and Nicholas Kowalczyk, Vice President, Chief Risk, Compliance, & Privacy Officer at Kelly Services, discussed critical legal and regulatory changes impacting HR leaders in 2025 […]
Employers and managers undoubtedly haven’t forgotten the so-called Great Resignation, the large-scale exodus of employees that began in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and was only declared over in mid-2023. Now, as we enter 2025, some labor market observers are predicting a resurgence of the Great Resignation. Is it possible that the widespread attrition […]
The relationship between employees and companies is in the middle of a fundamental transformation — and this transformation will only gain momentum in 2025. Employees are demanding to be treated as unique individuals with their own concerns, financial goals, and professional aspirations. They want holistic support that covers everything from work-life balance to financial well-being. […]
I just finished reading Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way, by Jonah Berger, a marketing professor at the Wharton School of Business. It’s especially useful to HR professionals, who are often tasked with training duties and helping improve employee performance. Here are three training gems Berger offers. Gem #1: Leverage the Power […]
In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a focal point in corporate America. However, the landscape is rapidly evolving, with many companies rethinking and scaling down their DEI efforts, influenced by legal challenges, political pressures, and shifting employee sentiments. Meanwhile, an opposing corporate employment philosophy is emerging as a direct competitor […]
Inclusion isn’t a trend that goes in and out of style. Nor is it a buzzword, a catchphrase, or something to put on your company’s Careers page to check a box. Inclusion is an important pillar of a healthy, productive company culture. Businesses that prioritize inclusivity are more likely to attract top talent, foster creativity, […]
Guest: Sadie Funk and Sara Redington from The Best Place for Working Parents What family-friendly policies matter most to working parents in 2023? As recent workforce studies have shown parents making a return to the workplace, with participation totals for parents with children under 18 now climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, how can companies build […]
Two new laws strengthen protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP). In this week’s HR Query, we’re highlighting what you need to know to make sure organizations stay compliant. The PWFA took effect June 27, 2023, […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and employee wellbeing has been top of mind for everyone – and rightfully so. In today’s challenging and uncertain times, the mental health and wellbeing of employees has never been more important. According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, burnout and stress are at all-time highs, […]
This week’s HR Works podcast is a powerful clip from HR Daily Advisor’s webinar, “How the New Labor Secretary Will shape HR.” Our expert panelists Rachel Ullrich, partner at FordHarrison, and Nicholas Kowalczyk, Vice President, Chief Risk, Compliance, & Privacy Officer at Kelly Services, discussed critical legal and regulatory changes impacting HR leaders in 2025 […]
Bianca Herron, host of HR Work Break’s sister podcast, HR Works, interviews Nicholas Kowalczyk, Vice President and Chief Risk, Compliance, & Privacy Officer at Kelly Services, and Rachel Ullrich, Partner at FordHarrison, about what policies may change under a new Secretary of Labor that will affect the HR industry. Tune in to explore the critical […]
Rachel Bourne, former Transformation Director at Cummins, shares her thoughts on the current state of DEI.