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Karyn Twaronite’s career at Ernst & Young (EY) has evolved from tax specialist to global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I). A certified public accountant by training, Twaronite’s journey into DE&I has allowed her to drive meaningful change within one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary professional services firms. As she puts it, “Diversity isn’t […]
Understanding overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can be one of the more challenging responsibilities HR professionals face. The complexity of exempt classifications—particularly for executive, administrative, and professional employees—requires diligence, especially as roles and salary thresholds evolve. On September 11, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in Mayfield v. U.S. Department […]
To maintain or improve organizational performance, business leaders often reach for feedback. But feedback is a word and a practice that often inspires anxiety, frustration, and confusion. Instead of feedback being used effectively to highlight possibilities, in many teams it’s a practice that happens a few times a year and people try to ‘get through’ […]
HR often gets a bad rap within organizations. Or at least a neutral/lukewarm rap. Most people don’t directly interact with HR staff on a day-to-day basis, and their impression of that function is based on a handful of touchpoints during events like onboarding, open enrollment and performance reviews. This sometimes creates an impression of a […]
Shereen Solaiman, Chief People Officer at Myriad Genetics—a leading genetic testing and precision medicine company—is a seasoned HR leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and fostering positive workplace cultures. With over two decades of experience, Solaiman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Prior to joining Myriad Genetics, she held […]
From processing endless emails to managing job applications and ensuring compliance with regulations, human resources (HR) managers often spend too much time on repetitive, mundane tasks. This workload prevents them from focusing on higher-value initiatives that improve employee experience and drive business value. Automating repetitive processes empowers HR teams to shift their focus from transactional […]
Having trusted internal mentors for employees to turn to for career guidance can be an extremely valuable asset for businesses, particularly when it comes to long-term employee retention and succession planning. A recent report from Enhancy—based on survey data from 1000 respondents—sheds some light on where employees tend to turn when it comes to career […]
As we process the results of our election, half of the United States is feeling euphoric, and half is despondent. We are a fractured nation – that much is clear. We all need to reflect on the circumstances that have brought us to this place. Employers have an opportunity and obligation to consider their role as stewards […]
If you’re unfamiliar with the work of carbon accountants, machine learning specialists, sustainability educators and manufacturing process engineers, you have plenty of company. And if “human skills” aren’t already required of your employees, you aren’t alone. But it’s time to get up to speed on both. A seismic shift in the proficiencies needed to fill […]
A recent survey by the consulting firm Gallagher shows that while 43% of companies support employees in developing career paths, only 19% focus on providing engaging and challenging work. The other 81 percent, according to the authors, are overlooking this critical component, noting that, “To boost engagement, companies can consider ways to challenge their employees […]