“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 […]
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What Is a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?
Complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has long been an area of special concern for employers, their HR leaders, and managers. The basic intent is to ensure that companies accommodate any reasonable needs that disabled workers may have. Accurately applying the principles of the ADA, though, is anything but basic. […]
What’s Next for the NLRB?
On November 13, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) voted 3-1 (along party lines, with Member Kaplan dissenting) to prohibit so-called “captive audience” meetings. (Amazon.com Services LLC, Case No. 29-CA-280153, et. seq.) In doing so, the Board overturned 76 years of precedent that previously held such meetings lawful, beginning with the 1948 case […]
DEI Challenges Increase
As the second Trump administration takes shape, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs both in corporations and higher education are continuing to be challenged. Corporate DEI Programs After the Supreme Court’s decision in Harvard/UNC, the foes of DEI have been chipping away at corporate DEI programs steadily. Since the decision, Stephen Miller and his America First […]
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 […]
Compliance Issues with Voluntary Attrition
Many companies use return-to-office (RTO) mandates or resignation packages to encourage voluntary attrition, hoping to reduce headcount without resorting to layoffs. While these strategies may seem like a smart way to cut costs, they come with significant legal and compliance risks. Employers must carefully navigate discrimination laws, constructive discharge claims, and severance agreement regulations to […]
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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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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 […]
HR Work Break: 3 Crucial Errors In Your Compliance Approach to Hiring
Guests: Keisha Nakwa, Director of Talent and Culture at KeyBridge Compliance, and Randy Lytes, Assistant Director of Equity & Compliance at Michigan State University Hiring is a complicated process. Amidst countless challenges, HR teams must balance effective recruiting practices with regulatory compliance. Leaders must leverage technology, conduct regular audits, and align hiring strategies with company […]