Article contributed by Pam Thornton We all know that the HR department is there to handle recruiting, payroll, leave management, safety, benefits, and employee relations and development and more. But […]
Surveys Say—What It Takes to Make Them Want to Stay
Article Contributed by Sara Strohschein from our Sibling Employers Association The “Great Resignation” continues to be a challenge for many employers. Recent surveys are providing statistics that show the challenge […]
The Power of Workplace Investigations
Article Contributed by Mark Adams Employers have an obligation to maintain a workplace free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. When it comes to the pillars and strategies for achieving this […]
OSHA Turns Up The Heat
Article Submitted by Allison Ebner The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on heat hazards that became effective April 8, 2022. Under the NEP, OSHA […]
Leaders Must GROW Their Coaching Skills!
Article Contributed By John Henderson “A leader’s job is not to do the work for others, it’s to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things […]
The Forceful Winds of Change In HR
Article Contributed By Allison Ebner The winds of change are definitely blowing in our workplaces. In fact, some people would say it’s been downright stormy for the past two years, […]
Juneteenth Moves From Day of Observance To Holiday Status In Connecticut
Article Contributed by Mark Adams Across the United States, Juneteenth is recognized as the commemoration of the ending of slavery in our country. Last year, President Biden signed the National […]
What Employers Should Know About Hair and Race Discrimination
Guest Contributor | Amy McAndrew, MidAtlantic Employers’ Association The United States House of Representatives passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act with bipartisan support in […]
Reminder Federal Contractor Portal Certification Deadline is June 30th
Article Contributed by Mark Adams As reported in our December 2nd E-Alert*, federal contractors and subcontractors with federal affirmative action obligations have a responsibility to register and certify that they […]
Communications Skills for Leaders and Teams
Article Contributed by Valerie Boudreau When team members communicate effectively with each other, they can collaborate well and work together to reach a common goal more efficiently. Good communication within […]