Earlier this month, countries around the globe observed World Mental Health Day—designed to raise awareness about the importance of good mental health in one’s personal and work lives. Yet a rash of surveys have painted a bleak picture of workers’ mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic.And in many of those surveys, a managerial trend is …. Read More
Employers must keep many legal requirements—state as well as federal—in mind when hiring, which can make staying compliant a challenge. Here are 19 hiring traps deserving HR’s attention.
More than ever, the pandemic has brought learning and development as an engine for employee engagement and business success into focus. Columnist Dave Millner shares advice for creating a culture of l…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently updated its guidelines for returning employees to work in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here’s what you need to know.
HR and business leaders shared what their companies are doing to attract, hire and retain military veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses at the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) INCLUSION 2020 virtual conference.
HR and business leaders shared what their companies are doing to attract, hire and retain military veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses at the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) INCLUSION 2020 virtual conference.
The "out of sight, out of mind" phenomenon can be a major detriment to remote workers’ well-being during the pandemic. Research shows that employees working from home often receive less performance feedback and appreciation for their good work than those in the office receive, which can take a toll not only on engagement and productivity, …. Read More
Businesses resuming onsite operations during the pandemic must do so while balancing the safety of employees and patrons and complying with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.
Editor’s Note: SHRM has partnered with Harvard Business Review to bring you relevant articles on key HR topics and strategies.Careers are often depicted as having two phases: a steady climb upward towards commercial success, fame and power, which is then capped by a period of continuing effort dedicated to service to others. Case in point: David Brooks …. Read More
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has passed the Employment Amendment Ordinance 2020, which extends female employees’ statutory 10 weeks of maternity leave to 14 weeks. The amendment will take effect Dec. 11. While 14 weeks is relatively short compared to other developed countries, this is still a welcome change for many.Under the current law, …. Read More