Racing to meet that work deadline, rushing across town to make it just in time for the big soccer game, and that important appointment still hasn’t been scheduled–it goes without saying that balancing the demands of being a working parent is difficult, and the toll on parents’ mental health is worsening. The recent advisory from […]
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Red Flags in Employee Self-Evaluations
Employee self-evaluations are an essential part of the overall review process. Self-evaluations give employees a chance to toot their own horns and give their managers insights into how their direct reports see their own strengths and weaknesses. But self-evaluations can also signal more subtle factors at play in the office. Here are a few red […]
Adapting Legacy Industries to a New Workforce: The Role of Mentorship, DEI, and Cross-Collaboration
In today’s evolving workforce, legacy industries like insurance face the challenge of balancing long-established practices with the demands of a younger, more diverse workforce. Balancing the needs of both groups is crucial to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment. Companies can achieve this through a cross-collaborative culture that integrates mentorship and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
NLRB’s Administrative Law Judges Face Existential Challenges
Since the Supreme Court’s rulings in Loper Bright and Jarkesy, employers have wondered to what degree the High Court’s rulings would affect the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which has long regarded itself as being apart from the concerns facing other agencies. Recent actions by the courts, however, have begun to challenge the Board’s self-regard. […]
HR Work Break: Today’s Top 5 HR Buzzwords Open Enrollment Edition
It’s open enrollment season! Are you up to date on the latest terms that will help you enroll for your company’s benefits? Check out our latest infographic to find out! Top 5 HR Buzzwords OPEN ENROLLMENT by HCI BU
Gen X Hesitant on Entering Retirement
It’s hard to believe that members of Generation X are getting close to retirement. But, it’s true! The oldest members of this cohort are nearing their 60s. Unfortunately, many Gen Xers are feeling financially insecure and unready to leave the workforce. It’s an understandably anxious situation. A person in their mid-sixties might live another 20 […]
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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: Today’s Top 5 HR Buzzwords Open Enrollment Edition
It’s open enrollment season! Are you up to date on the latest terms that will help you enroll for your company’s benefits? Check out our latest infographic to find out! Top 5 HR Buzzwords OPEN ENROLLMENT by HCI BU
AI in Talent Acquisition Maturity Model Infographic
A maturity model is a framework that compares an organization’s performance against a set of established benchmarks or stages of growth. Check out our latest infographic for a maturity model on implementing AI into talent acquisition strategy. Maturity Model for AI in Talent Acqusition by HCI BU
HR Works Podcast: The Post-Military Pivot
This episode of HR Works honors our veterans not just for their service, but for the valuable skills they bring to the civilian workforce. Eric Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran and senior director of Military Operations at the University of Phoenix, joins to explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by veterans transitioning to new […]