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In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Veronica Calderon, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at DeVry University. Calderon shares invaluable insights on how HR leaders can leverage education and training to drive meaningful DEI change, the importance of embedding DEI […]
Picture this: an employee breezes into the office, grabs a cup of coffee, says a quick hello to their team, and then — just as quickly — disappears and works the rest of the day from home. This increasingly common practice, known as “coffee badging,” is becoming a hallmark of the hybrid work era. At […]
Winter Washington’s path to leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Gainwell Technologies is rooted in a career spent observing gaps, connecting people, and finding ways to create meaningful change. As the company’s head of DEI and Employee Experience, Washington has worked to transform abstract concepts of equity and inclusion into actionable strategies that […]
On January 12, 2024, the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as two other states not included in Mountain West Employment Law Letter) asked the Colorado Supreme Court to clarify whether holiday incentive pay must be included when calculating an employee’s […]
HR Work Break takes a quick, but close look at everything Human Resources—listeners can learn something new, take our expert’s advice to heart, or simply stay abreast of today’s trending topics. As we say goodbye to 2024 and look toward 2025, let’s check out some of our favorite HR Work Break episodes from the past […]
There’s been a lot of anxiety among workers in the face of recent advances in automation and especially artificial intelligence (AI). The optimistic view of these technologies is that they have the potential to free workers from the tedious aspects of their work to focus on more meaningful, strategic priorities. The pessimistic view—among workers—is that […]
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, […]
In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Veronica Calderon, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at DeVry University. Calderon shares invaluable insights on how HR leaders can leverage education and training to drive meaningful DEI change, the importance of embedding DEI […]
While DEI is a well known acronym in the corporate world, companies only began developing and investing in diversity training programs in the mid 1960s following the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As the years have passed, the definitions and understand of what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean have changed. Reggie Willis, Chief Diversity Officer […]
This week’s episode of HR Works is a powerful clip from HRDA‘s panel session, “The Great Retention: Strategies for Building a Resilient and Engaged Workforce.” Presented as part of our HR Employee Retention & Turnover NOW, listen in to find out where organizations can start to effectively engage and retain employees, including remote employees, practical […]