Gallup Report Points to a 10-Year Low in Employee Engagement
In January of this year, Gallup sounded the alarm about employee engagement sinking to a 10-year low, with only 31% of employees engaged, matching a figure last seen in 2014. Gallup describes engagement as "the involvement and enthusiasm employees feel toward their...
June Key Dates & Events for Employee Communications
Summer officially begins in June - on the 20th of June to be precise. June is also a month dedicated to men and to fathers, in particular. Check out our selection of June key dates & events - we've linked to event sponsors, when available, or to information that...
HR News Roundup: Stress Tips; Gen Z on the Job; Employment Law Trends; and More
This issue of HR News Roundup features 10 leaders offering tips for lowering stress, what it's like to hire and work with Gen Z, the top 10 labor, employment, and OSHA legal trends for 2025, and the importance of happiness at work. Plus, links to many other news...
Recent Mental Health Studies Point to High Demand for Workplace Support
As we embark on Mental Health Month, a variety of recent studies all point to one thing: employees continue to struggle with their mental health. From study to study, the reasons and prescriptions may vary, but one single message is clear: employees are looking to...
HR News Roundup: First 100 Days for Employers; Benefit Trends; Financial Literacy & More
This issue of HR News includes a report for employers on the new administration's first 100 days and what the changes mean; employee benefit trends; leadership in uncertain times; financial literacy, and more. Plus, check out the quick links and a few items from the...
May Key Dates & Events for Employee Communications
In May, many of us think of Mother's Day or Memorial Day, but there are many other May key dates and events that are also observed. We've compiled many of these, along with links to resources, tool kits, and more to help you with your employee communications. ESI EAP...
Looming Labor Shortage Ahead – Employers Take Note!
Several recent reports issue warnings about a large and looming labor shortage - one that will have effects for most employers, industries, and states - but some industries such as healthcare and hospitality/travel are likely to face greater impacts. In the spirit of...
HR News Roundup: HR Burnout, Supporting Middle Managers, Healthy Teams & More
This issue of HR News includes items about HR burnout, supporting middle managers, a new way to foster healthy teams, Trump's English Executive Order & more. Plus, don't miss our selections from "the lighter side." Pouring from an ‘Empty Cup’: Why HR Burnout Needs...
April Key Dates & Events for Employee Communications
Our compilation of April key dates and events offer links to resources, tool kits, and more to help you with your employee communications. ESI EAP employee members also have access to counseling, coaching and a wealth of online self-help resources, including webinars,...
HR Compliance Toolkit: Updates for Federal Changes
In the past month, the Trump administration has issued changes to many federal bureaus and issued or revoked a variety of Executive Orders. You can find the originals in the Federal Register. We've compiled an HR Compliance Toolkit with legal and HR resources that you...
HR News Roundup: Skill Building, GLPT-1s, RTO Risks, 2025 Trends, and More
This issue of HR News Roundup includes items about skill building, weight loss drugs, RTO, 2025 leadership trends and more news we found noteworthy. And because we all need a laugh now and then, don't miss the fun items in "the lighter side." Transforming the...
March Key Dates & Events for Employee Communications
Planning upcoming employee communications? See our compilation of March key dates and events that you might find helpful. Welcome to Spring month, the month when we can officially kiss winter goodbye and embrace a fresh new season. The first day is March 20 regardless...
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