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Retirement Ready: Building a Better Transition Through HR Leadership

By Lorraine Wiseman, Leading the Wise Way Apr 28, 2025 HR Perspectives

Updated: Apr 28, 2025

As America’s workforce continues to age, HR leaders face an unprecedented challenge: supporting the psychological well-being of retiring professionals. While most organizations have robust financial preparation programs, retirement’s emotional and psychological dimensions often go unaddressed, leading to significant wellness concerns for retirees. My recent research with senior leaders who successfully navigated retirement transitions reveals a […]

3 Ways to Help Employees Manage Spring Health Needs With Tax-Free FSA/HSA Dollars

By Keri Kaiser, Chief Revenue Officer, Health-E Commerce Apr 25, 2025 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 25, 2025

The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and allergy season is in full swing. For individuals and families everywhere, that signals a change in healthcare needs. HR teams can help employees prepare for spring health needs, and help reduce how often they have to ask, “Is it a cold or is it […]

FMLA, Not ADA, Covers Leave for Medical Appointments

By Margaret Lohmann, Attorney, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Apr 25, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 25, 2025

Question: We have an employee who’s asking to leave work early and use the last hour of her normal schedule to pick up her son and accompany him to therapy sessions that will take place two days per week for 12 weeks. Would this time off be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) […]

Shopify Requires AI Assessment for Applicants 

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor, HR Daily Advisor Apr 25, 2025 HR Technology

Updated: Apr 25, 2025

Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke has made it clear: in the age of AI, traditional headcount justifications won’t cut it. In a memo recently shared with employees—and posted publicly— Lutke announced that Shopify staff must prove that they can’t accomplish a task using AI before requesting additional resources or headcount. This move reflects a broader shift […]

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Revisiting Your Recognition System? 5 Psychological Pitfalls to Avoid

By J.D. Pincus, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer, Leading Indicator Systems/AgileBrain Apr 24, 2025 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Apr 29, 2025

If you’re reevaluating your employee recognition system, you’re not alone. Many HR leaders are confronting a hard truth: the traditional models of praise and reward aren’t landing the way they used to—or worse, they’re demotivating the very people they were meant to inspire. As a social psychologist, I’ve spent my career studying emotional needs, motivation, […]

Developing, Maintaining, and Nurturing Company Culture in a Remote Workplace

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor, HR Daily Advisor Apr 24, 2025 Learning & Development

Updated: May 15, 2025

With remote and hybrid models as part of the workplace norm, companies face the challenge of how to sustain—and evolve—company culture without the daily rituals of shared office life. With employees dispersed across cities, time zones, and even continents, many organizations are working to redefine how connection, trust, and shared values show up in a […]

Faces of HR: Cyril Boisard’s Journey to People Leadership

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Apr 24, 2025 Faces of HR

Updated: Apr 24, 2025

Cyril Boisard‘s career is a testament to the power of curiosity and adaptability. His journey began in the realm of electronic engineering and R&D, but a thirst for deeper knowledge led him to pursue a master’s degree in computer science. Boisard’s early career saw him thrive as a software engineer across diverse landscapes, from multinational […]

Washington Supreme Court Limits Duty of Loyalty Exception to Anti-Moonlighting Law

By Emily A. Bushaw, Heather Shook, Neela Brocato, Attorneys, Perkins Coie Apr 23, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 23, 2025

The Washington Supreme Court recently limited when an employer can restrict low-wage workers from moonlighting. The court ruled such agreements are presumptively invalid for low-wage workers unless they are reasonable and narrowly tailored. Washington’s Anti-Moonlighting Law Since 2020, Washington has restricted employers from prohibiting their low-wage workers from moonlighting—having an additional job, supplementing their income […]

4 Steps to Foster Internal Promotions and Career Advancement

By Claire Swinarski, Contributing Editor Apr 23, 2025 Learning & Development

Updated: Apr 23, 2025

In many companies, “career advancement” is a buzzword thrown around in onboarding packets, only to gather dust as employees linger where they are. The promise of upward mobility—promotions, new responsibilities, a clear path forward—often clashes with reality: opaque processes, favoritism, or a simple lack of opportunity. But fostering internal growth isn’t just a perk; it’s […]

All-Female Spaceflight Highlights Ongoing Shifts in DEI Policies

By Rob Entin, FordHarrison Apr 23, 2025 EntertainHR

Updated: Apr 23, 2025

Last week, the most recent Blue Origin flight went to space. Unlike past voyages, all passengers were female, including a couple of celebrities. Like with anything these days, some hailed it as progress while others criticized it as a publicity stunt. What I find interesting as a labor employment attorney is the publicity and promotion […]