By Allen Smith, J.D. | December 20, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court and federal agencies altered employment law in 2023 with decisions that changed the way employers and employees interact. The U.S. Supreme Court, in particular, dismantled affirmative action in college admissions, despite the support of many companies for affirmative action, and fortified the standard … Continue reading Supreme Court, NLRB Decisions Changed Employment Law in 2023
New Year’s resolutions get a modern twist in 2024. By Bruce Horovitz | December 11, 2023 Many of us follow the tradition of making personal resolutions for the new year. But should you also make resolutions for the workplace? A lot of us spend more time in the office than we do at home, so … Continue reading Workplace Resolutions for the New Year
How should we deal with an employee who takes excessive sick leave? By Katie Brennan, SHRM-CP | December 1, 2023 Employers are often hesitant to take corrective action when an employee is frequently absent from work due to illness. But even with a doctor’s note, not all health-related absences are protected under the law. When … Continue reading Ask an Expert: Excessive Leave
By Lin Grensing-Pophal | November 28, 2023 The 2023 holiday season is upon us, bringing with it the perennial question of: “What, if anything, should we be doing for employees this year?” Extra benefits and compensation for the holidays, in particular, can have a significant impact on employee engagement and morale—positively if done well, not … Continue reading Thinking About Employee Holiday Gifts? Consider These Compensation, Benefits Ideas
Consider these employer strategies during this year’s annual benefits period. By Kathryn Mayer | August 28, 2023 Rising health care costs. Persistent high inflation. A combination of hybrid, office and remote workers. Higher employee expectations. For those reasons and more, this year’s open enrollment is looking a little different from years past. “Enrollment is such … Continue reading How to Have a Successful Open Enrollment
November 6, 2023 Sonia Aranza, CEO and principal consultant at Aranza Communications, spoke about the multigenerational workforce during the 2023 SHRM INCLUSION Conference in Savannah, Ga. How long do you want to live? That’s the question Sonia Aranza, CEO and principal consultant at Aranza Communications, posed during a session on ageism at the SHRM INCLUSION … Continue reading Confront Ageism to Create a Workplace Where All Generations Thrive
