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 Reviewing your handbook quarterly is best, but you’ll definitely need to check for outdated policies at least once a […]
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The Importance of Building a Better HR and CEO Relationship
HR’s relationship with the CEO is more important than ever. Top executives have to think about the big picture. In doing that, it’s hard to consider all the ways decisions might impact staff. HR often serves as a liaison between the C-suite and the rest of the workforce, helping to keep everyone pointed in the […]
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Encouraging Employees to Use PTO is Actually Good for Business
According to the U.S. Travel Association, more than half of American workers had unused PTO time in 2018. The same study found that unused PTO added up to over 768 million vacation days that year. Some workers are afraid to use PTO. HR may not be aware of the unwritten expectations in various departments. Managers […]
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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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HR Data Security: Safeguarding Sensitive Employee Information
HR data security breaches are bad news for your business in countless ways. Bad PR for your company, big problems for your employees, compliance fines and lawsuits. But HR data security is not just a matter of protecting your company from liability and bad publicity. It’s about doing right by your employees, protecting their personal […]
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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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