Thoughts on HR

The needs of our employees change regularly, and it can be challenging for employers to keep up with what matters most. That’s even more true in 2020 with such massive change in so many aspects of our lives. The landscape of everyone’s lives has changed drastically,...

The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of year, and this year’s pandemic and political season means most employees are under even more stress than usual. Heading into this stressful and often busy time of the year, we need to be aware of the impact this...

As the pandemic continues, many remote work situations have been extended through the end of the year and perhaps even beyond. While your team may be working remotely and travel is restricted, it’s important to continue to invest in professional development for your...

We live in an online hyper-connected world where many people put their personal lives on display on social media. Businesses spend time crafting their own social media presence, but what happens when an employee’s social media activities conflict with the values and...

As disruptive and inconsistent as the year 2020 has been for everyone’s schedules, things are about to get even more complicated. As employers, we are still navigating a world of COVID-19 disruptions. While the dust might be settling on some of those new routines, now...

When you were a kid and messed something up, you could possibly get away with saying, “Oops, I didn’t mean to do that,” or perhaps, “I didn’t know better.” But when it comes to compliance with government regulations, those excuses won’t help you. Compliance with rules...

A lot of companies have shifted to more employees working remotely, but just because we’re operating differently doesn’t mean we should get lax about policy. Companies should have policies and procedures in place for safety, discriminatory behavior, and harassment....

COVID-19 has turned the business world upside down due to shutdowns, phased reopening plans, new sanitation protocols, and trying to accommodate different employee needs in the midst of a pandemic. As with any major shift that occurs in your business, you need to...

Your employees have lives outside of work, and sometimes things happen in life. Maybe it’s a personal health challenge or they’re dealing with something in their immediate or extended family. In some cases, an employee who needs to take off work for an extended period...

There are a lot of different types of crisis that a business might face, including everything from weather disasters to data breaches to lawsuits. It’s probably safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic presented a crisis for many businesses in the US and across the...