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Never Too Late to Update: Critical 2023 Employee Handbook Updates

Even without big changes in your workplace, your employee handbook likely needs an update every year, including 2023. Employee handbook updates are becoming increasingly important, as we’ve previously talked about how, when, and why to update. Reviewing your handbook quarterly is best, but you’ll definitely need to check for outdated policies at least once a […]

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How to Promote and Measure DEI Initiatives Year-Round

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been popular in response to social justice issues in America. For a real impact, DEI must go further than a politically correct press release or a single round of diversity hires. Your company will need a year-round commitment to succeed with DEI, but the changes can pay dividends […]

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Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

The New Year is a time for change—both personally and professionally. The Federal Trade Commission kicked off the new year with a historical proposal—one they hope will last, unlike so many unfulfilled New Year’s resolutions.  The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would prohibit employers and employees from entering non-compete agreements. Employers could not […]

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How Can HR Help Support and Retain Working Mothers?

Gender inequality isn’t a new problem in the workforce, but the pandemic made many issues more visible. When schools closed, significantly more women than men stepped away from work to focus on childcare and homeschooling. At the height of the early pandemic (September 2020), around 600,000 more women left their jobs than men (source: NPR) […]

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Top Ten Tips for Improving HR Communication

Communication is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to engaging with employees and improving the culture at your company. Most of the guidelines for HR communication are common sense, but your methods may need to be efficiently adapted to your business. The impact of effective communication You can’t overstate […]

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Updating Employee Handbooks: Why, When, and How

A successful business is constantly moving forward, but an outdated employee handbook will leave you flat footed when responding to problems. From labor laws to social media platforms, your handbook needs to address emerging issues in today’s workforce. Few professional documents have the flexibility to fulfill vital compliance obligations while simultaneously setting aspirational goals. Beyond […]

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Addressing Gender Inclusivity in the Modern Workplace

Political debates about gender, sexual identity, and orientation have made common sense accommodations unnecessarily polarizing in the workplace. Every business should strive to ensure everyone feels welcome and valued as an equal part of the team.  Not only is discrimination illegal, it can also drive away some of your most motivated employees. This includes customers […]

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