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Why Employment Compliance Needs to Be Everyone’s Job

Most employees don’t spend a lot of time thinking about compliance issues, unless their job focuses on compliance or a related area. But it isn’t just the compliance, legal, and HR teams that need to be aware of and compliant with legal and compliance requirements applicable to the company. Every department, every team, and every […]

Supporting Employees to Manage Stress: A Guide for Employers

Stress is a common challenge within the U.S. workforce. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, more than three-quarters of American workers reported experiencing work-related stress in the last month. Deadlines, financial pressures, personal responsibilities, and unexpected life events can all contribute to heightened anxiety and burnout, as well as higher risks of mistakes […]

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Despite Mental Health Professional’s Many Mental Stresses, Jury’s Verdict Stands

Ashley Howell worked for the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) as a temporary pre-licensed psychiatric technician between January 2, 2020, and January 24, 2020. DSH houses patients who are involuntarily committed to medical treatment, including criminal defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial, patients found not guilty by reason of insanity, and offenders with mental disorders, […]

How to Handle Compliance Violations with Care

Workplace investigations are an important part of any organization’s efforts to maintain a fair, safe, and legally compliant environment. HR plays a crucial role in ensuring that these investigations are conducted thoroughly, impartially, and in compliance with all relevant laws and company policies. Whether the investigation surrounds harassment allegations, safety violations, or a different form […]

What Nonprofit Employers Need to Know for 2025

Nonprofit organizations face a rapidly evolving employment landscape shaped by economic pressures, technological advancements and shifting workforce expectations. As we begin the new year, it is of the utmost importance that all employers (including non-profit employers) ensure they are complying with recent changes in employment laws. It is a great time to review and update […]

Genetic Privacy Litigation on Rise

Companies that demand employees provide medical records or family medical history during pre-employment physicals or fitness-for-duty exams are being challenged under the federal Genetic Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) and Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act. Under the laws, an employer can ask for disability information or conduct medical examinations only after giving a conditional job […]

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HR Works Podcast: Parents Are Returning to Work…How Can We Help Them Stay?

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 […]

HR Query: Staying Compliant with PUMP and PWFA

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, […]

Why Employee Wellbeing Should Be Your Top Priority in 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, […]

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HR Work Break: Leading with Curiosity and Growth

Guest: Karen Guzicki, HCI Faculty Member Karen Guzicki, HCI Faculty Member, shares how her passion for HR is driven by helping professionals solve impactful challenges using effective tools and strategies. In a world where employee engagement is essential, leaders must be authentic, curious, and growth-oriented. Karen is one of many experts that will speak at […]

SPARK HR 2025 Presents: Tyrese Manigault on Employee Engagement

“Employee engagement is about culture. It’s about change. It’s about seeing things from a different perspective. It’s about understanding where we’ve been, but where we’re going.” Tyrese Manigault, Manager of Employee Engagement at NASCAR, reflects on what employee engagement really means. For more exciting insight, be sure to attend SPARK HR 2025 in Orlando, April […]

HR Works Podcast: Deconstructing Equity—Leveling the Playing Field

DEI. It’s a hot topic, but it’s also a complex one—and it’s under disruption like never before. We’re seeing a lot of confusion, and frankly, some backsliding when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The question is, what can HR leaders do about it? What do they tell their teams? That’s why the HR Works podcast […]

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