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“I can do what I want!” “You’re not the boss of my mind!” “I have a First Amendment right to say whatever I want!” Whether from a precocious preteen or a challenging subordinate, the last of these exclamations can challenge even an experienced parent or supervisor. Fortunately for you (and me), this isn’t a parenting […]
Employers have long relied upon drug testing as the most objective way to determine whether an employee is using drugs in a manner that impacts work. With the ongoing trend towards legalization of marijuana across the county, the legal environment around drug testing for marijuana has never been more complex. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) […]
The concept of Employee Engagement has been a big deal since around the turn of the century, when studies done by several reputable sources showed a clear correlation between higher levels of Engagement and such critical business metrics as profitability, productivity, and—one that’s especially important to HR professionals—employee retention rates. A lot of things have […]
The modern workplace is a multi-generational landscape, and new data confirms that the era an employee grew up in directly dictates their views on core policy decisions, from where they work to the technology they trust. According to the 2026 State of People Strategy Report, which surveyed over 1,000 HR professionals globally, managing generational perspectives is […]
Although the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been in effect since 1993, employers still make administrative mistakes that limit their rights and can lead to litigation. Here is my Top 10 list of employer and supervisor misconceptions about the FMLA that limit their ability to manage employee leave use or to defend against […]
A dangerous narrative is taking hold among HR leadership teams across the country, a story of effortless, overnight transformation powered by artificial intelligence. It is a seductive mirage shimmering in the desert of corporate ambition, promising untold riches and seamless automation from a technology that is still in its turbulent adolescence. This story sells a […]
The Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis set the stage for an increase in claims arising out of circumstances in which an employee experiences a change in their working conditions that doesn’t rise to the level of a pay cut, demotion, or termination. The effects of the Court’s decision were […]
The 2026 State of People Strategy Report, based on a survey of over 1,000 HR professionals worldwide, reveals a significant shift in priorities. While many companies are pulling back on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, the data uncovers a surprising secret of the most successful HR teams: they are more committed to DEIB […]
As the Chief HR & Organization Officer at Prysmian, John Andrews stands at the intersection of people and business. His career journey is a masterclass in strategic HR, most recently demonstrated by his central role in integrating Encore Wire following its acquisition in 2024. A seasoned professional, Andrews’s expertise was forged through a career that […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Division is sending civil investigative demands (CIDs) to federal contractors seeking information on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices under its authority to investigate False Claims Act (FCA) claims. Flowing from President Trump’s Executive Order 14173, which seeks to limit DEI efforts, the DOJ recently launched the […]