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Buyer, Beware: You May Be Liable for Seller’s Wage Law Violations

By Guest Columnist Mar 30, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

The Rhode Island federal court recently held that a buyer of an employer’s assets can be liable for the seller’s violations of federal and state wage laws, even if the buyer is a separate entity with distinct management and ownership from that of the seller. If the buyer continues the seller’s business operations, it should conduct careful due diligence and confirm that the seller will have sufficient assets after the sale to satisfy any lingering debts.

Faces of HR: Paola Martinez Talks Employee Engagement, Her Best Mistake, & More

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Jul 21, 2022 Faces of HR

Updated: Jul 21, 2022

Meet Paola Martinez, VP of People Operations at Jobsity, which helps companies scale their software development operations by connecting them with the top 3% of nearshore developers. As VP of People Operations, Martinez works to refine and enhance onboarding, employee branding, compensation analysis, talent management and culture. Martinez brings 15 years of HR experience to […]

Are There Positive Effects of Procrastination?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Apr 26, 2021 Learning & Development

Updated: Apr 26, 2021

Regardless of one’s field or type of employment, everyone is guilty of procrastinating at one time or another. Procrastination almost has the status of a four-letter word, which makes it hard to argue that there are positives to putting off work or obligations indefinitely. But is it possible there could be cognitive benefits to putting […]

DEI Rollback: 3 Ways to Navigate Policy Shifts Without Losing Your Team

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Apr 4, 2025 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Apr 4, 2025

Corporate giants like Disney, Meta, and Target are making headlines with DEI policy reversals, spurred by recent anti-DEI executive orders. But what’s the real cost? These shifts can breed employee distrust and drive attrition. In our latest Q&A, change management expert Shannon Gabriel, VP of Leadership Solutions at TBM Consulting, reveals the critical mistakes leaders […]

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Unhappy Valentine’s Day? Workplace Romances at a 10-Year Low

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 14, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 14, 2018

Is the current climate around sexual harassment driving down the number of workers dating coworkers? Maybe. According to CareerBuilder’s Annual Valentine’s Day survey conducted by The Harris Poll, office romance is at a 10-year low, with 36% of workers reporting dating a coworker, down from 41% last year and 40% in 2008.

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Restated Preapproved DB Plans Learn from DC IRS Amendment Cycle

By Paul Protos, Contributing Editor Apr 4, 2018 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 4, 2018

Defined benefit (DB) retirement plan sponsors with restated preapproved plan documents that were part of the latest Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 6-year remedial amendment cycle can benefit from some of the lessons learned by other sponsors that have completed the defined contribution (DC) cycle.

Is There a Culture Gap Between Your Leaders and Employees?

By Guest Columnist Sep 26, 2016 Talent

Updated: Sep 26, 2016

By Joseph Grenny There are at least two sides to every story, and according to recent research from VitalSmarts, there is a huge chasm between how leaders and employees perceive their companies’ cultures. For more on this communication and culture gap, we present an article by Joseph Grenny, a best-selling author, speaker, and cofounder of […]

EntertainHR: Gone Too Soon – Matthew Perry’s Tragic Loss and the Importance of Employee Assistance Programs 

By Erica Johnson, FordHarrison Nov 15, 2023 EntertainHR

Updated: Nov 15, 2023

Beloved actor Matthew Perry, perhaps most famously known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the long-running NBC television sitcom Friends, recently passed away on October 28, 2023, at age 54 in his home in Pacific Palisades, California. According to law enforcement sources, the well-known actor, comedian, and producer, also known for his leading […]