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How can you do it all at once? It’s a question that rings in the mind of many HR professionals, saddled with goal after goal, and for good reason. The workload of HR professionals is mighty, and the deliverables are grand. Upholding a business model, supporting your people strategy, keeping up with everchanging legal issues, […]
Work-life balance is not just a corporate catchphrase – it’s a defining factor in how employees effectively navigate between their careers and personal lives. A new study from ARAG® sheds light on what balance really means across workforce generations, and why it’s proving harder to achieve. Drawing insights from 1,600 full-time workers – spanning Gen […]
It’s no secret that sleep is an epic elixir. When we are well rested, our immune system works better, we lower our risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. We think more clearly, solve problems faster and with more creativity, make better decisions, and are more focused and engaged at […]
Hedge funds often make headlines for their billionaire managers, but there’s a story unfolding behind the scenes that’s especially relevant right now. As talent markets tighten and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, hedge funds are reevaluating how they attract and retain non-equity employees — from compliance officers and cybersecurity pros to operations and tech infrastructure teams. These […]
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act). The Act provides employers with a variety of tools to enhance their employee benefit offerings. In this article, we will focus on the most intriguing opportunities for change by employers. Telehealth Is HSA-Safe Health savings accounts (HSAs) have […]
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Michigan employers) recently decided a case involving an employer that withdrew from an underfunded, multiemployer pension plan. According to the court, the actuary didn’t use the best estimate when determining the employer’s share of the unfunded liability under the Employee Retirement Income Security […]
Q Can a pregnant employee start their 12 workweeks of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave before delivery, and if so, will this shorten their amount of postpartum leave? Yes, if eligible, a pregnant employee may take their FMLA leave before the delivery of their child. For context, the FMLA is the federal law that […]
Nearly 73% of the entire workforce is a caregiver. In the words of Paula Faris, award-winning journalist and author who hosted a conversation on the topic, “Investing in caregivers is investing in the workforce.” Faris was joined by Tina Beaty, Chief Branding & Marketing Officer for SHRM, Madeline Mitchell, USAToday reporter, and Phyllis Stewart Pires, Associate VP of Employee […]
As we close in on the end of SHRM 25, HR professionals are racing around the venue to make sure they’re getting the latest and greatest advice HR leaders are offering, and it’s clear some of the best has been saved for last. Our biggest takeaways from today revolve around HR’s ability to support and […]
Businesses often face the challenge of attracting and retaining star employees. It can be tempting to offer star employees ownership in the business to prevent the hardship of losing star employees after investing time, money, and resources into training and onboarding. The main drawback of offering ownership is potentially relinquishing some control in the business. […]