Neurodivergence is becoming an increasingly important part of conversations about the modern workplace. Research indicates that up to 20% of the world’s population is neurodiverse, meaning a substantial portion of the workforce may think, learn, and communicate in ways that differ from traditional expectations. Because workplaces have historically been designed as if everyone learns and […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance regarding telework as a reasonable accommodation. Within this guidance, there is a discussion on employers using social media to help determine whether telework is a reasonable accommodation. Why the EEOC Issued New Telework Guidance This EEOC guidance was provided to assist federal agencies in identifying when […]
Lunch. For some reason, this word, this concept, becomes a contentious issue for many employers. Don’t believe me? Ask any employee who’s ever had their actual lunch taken from the company refrigerator. You’ll find out quickly what a big deal lunch can be. However, what we are actually talking about here is the lunch break. […]
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Less than three months into the new year, employers across the United States are already navigating significant shifts in federal employment law. None of the changes are all that surprising given the Trump administration’s priorities for its second term; however, the rapid succession in which they came down over the last several weeks caught many […]
With so much on a person’s plate each day at work, it can be difficult to spot when a workplace culture has devolved into something less than healthy. Sometimes it is hard to see the trees through the forest, and the next thing you know, you take a look around, and the company is experiencing […]
Workplace wellness programs have risen in popularity in the United States over the past several decades, offering employees everything from cash prizes to extra PTO for those who hit certain benchmarks (even inspiring the Season 5 premiere of “The Office” with a two-part episode collectively titled “Weight Loss” in which the staff competes to lose […]
Human resources (HR) looks very different these days than it did just a few years ago. It’s no longer just about paperwork, policies, and hiring forms. We have come a long, long way from being the Personnel Department. HR now plays a key role in helping companies to grow, adapt, and support their people. HR […]
Not a Future Trend, AI is Upon Us Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become part of the modern workplace, and HR professionals are now on the front lines of its impact. Employees are already using AI tools to draft emails, summarize documents, build presentations, and organize information. Businesses are exploring AI for recruiting, training, and […]
