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Guests: Leila Saad, CEO of Common Impact 71% of workers want their work to reflect their values, provide a sense of purpose and have social impact. As such, more and more companies are turning toward volunteer opportunities as a way to attract, retain, and engage talent. Leila Saad, CEO of Common Impact, explains how skills-based volunteerism can attract […]
Mike, sitting across the conference table from me, looked totally defeated. As a division executive for a leading research laboratory, he was accountable for millions in budget, several hundred highly professional employees, and the production of thousands of high-quality tests weekly. Recent cost-cutting and staff reductions had put pressure on hiring, and an expectation that […]
With the explosion in generative AI (GenAI) technology in recent years, observers have repeatedly been awed by the capabilities of this new technology, which can seemingly do just about anything humans can do, only much faster. That necessarily raises interesting questions about the impact of AI on human employment. Interestingly, there can be a significant […]
Question: When crafting a severance agreement, should you follow the guidelines of the state the employee resides/works in or the state where the company is incorporated? Answer: Before addressing the specific question about which state’s laws would apply for the enforcement or consideration of a severance agreement, let’s address the importance of such agreements in the […]
Ray Smith’s journey to becoming a leading HR professional is a testament to her unwavering commitment to people. Her career, marked by a deep-rooted passion for creating inclusive and high-performing workplaces, has spanned diverse industries, from hospitality to healthcare. Starting as a frontline worker, Smith witnessed firsthand the impact of leadership decisions on employees and […]
It’s been over five decades since the Holmes-Rahe stress scale recognized the impact of life events on a person’s stress level, and the correlation with physical wellness and well-being. Although more recent research has refined the original stress index, it remains uncontroversial that navigating a life event affects every pillar of a person’s well-being (physical, […]
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, […]
Guests: Leila Saad, CEO of Common Impact 71% of workers want their work to reflect their values, provide a sense of purpose and have social impact. As such, more and more companies are turning toward volunteer opportunities as a way to attract, retain, and engage talent. Leila Saad, CEO of Common Impact, explains how skills-based volunteerism can attract […]
In honor of HR Daily Advisor‘s upcoming HR Technology Week, this episode of HR Works is a gem from our archive. Can technology be the unique advantage for organizations looking to expand their teams? What impact is technology having on the onboarding process for new employees? Listen in as Cassandra Margolin, Head of People Operations at […]
Are you up to date on HR’s latest lingo? HR Work Break again takes a look into trending phrases in the HR space. Check out this infographic to learn more! Buzzwords Part 8 by HCI BU