If your employer has a formal policy about workplace dating, ensure you and your partner comply with that policy and any disclosure requirements.
Archives for February 11, 2025
3 Keys to Elevating HR Through Networking
Boost your HR career with networking! Set goals, hone skills, and follow up to build meaningful connections. Start growing your network today!
Why Trump and Google Are Paying Employees to Quit—And What It Means for Your Business
You may have thought Donald Trump was crazy for offering federal employees money for quitting, but Google is doing the same.
Research: When Is Leniency the Right Response to Employee Misconduct?
Managers often grapple with whether to be lenient or punitive when addressing employee misconduct. While leniency may seem like the empathetic or pragmatic choice, research suggests it has complex and often unintended consequences. Managers who choose leniency experience mixed emotions — pride in showing grace but guilt for deviating from rules — which can impact their energy and engagement. Meanwhile, employees closely observe managerial responses, often perceiving leniency as unfair unless there is a compelling reason for compassion. The key to effective leniency lies in balancing consistency, fairness, and context. Before opting for leniency, managers should: 1) Anticipate the presence of big emotions, 2) assess the individual’s needs, and 3) take a look from others’ perspectives.
Why The Loudest People At Work Aren’t Always The Most Confident
Uncover why loud voices don’t always signal confidence. Explore the nuances of workplace behavior and learn how to identify true leadership and self-assurance.
How To Reduce Hiring Bias Against Women? Study Finds Key Role For HR
A new study reveals an effective way to reduce gender bias in hiring: shift initial application review and shortlisting duties from hiring managers to the HR department.
It’s Likely You Have a Toxic Workplace. Now What?
A significant number of employees say their workplace is toxic—and it’s impacting organizations in a big way. Here’s what to do about it.
February Compliance Corner: An Overview of Form 5500
If your company offers an employee benefit plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), you are likely required to file Form 5500.
Ensuring Adequate Compliance Mechanisms in the Wake of President Trump’s DEI-Related Initiatives
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEIA”) initiatives. On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a memorandum furthering the policy initiatives behind Trump’s Executive Order.
Sixth Circuit Expands FMLA Leave Rights to Siblings
In Chapman v. Brentlinger Enterprises, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (the “Sixth Circuit”) expanded the scope of family relationships covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), ruling that employees may be eligible for leave to care for a seriously ill sibling.
California Pay Data: Because Who Doesn’t Love a Good Spreadsheet
Study: Workplace Phishing Tests Only Have a 2% Success Rate
Phishing training sessions resulted in just a 2% reduction in the success rates of actual scams, new data finds. Should your business change its policy?
New bill seeks additional protection for reporting workplace violations
Employees could be given added protections for reporting workplace violations if a new measure is adopted. The bill (HB 495) filed by Naples Republican Yvette Benarroch wants to put added protections in place for employees who submit written complaints to the Commission on Ethics about employer conduct.
My Employee Swears Angrily During the Day
… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.
I Worked on Employment Law Until Trump Fired Me. Here’s the Truth About DEI.
In rush to eliminate all traces of DEIA programs from the government, it seems almost inevitable that more employers will violate the civil rights laws.