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A Parent’s Guide to Back-to-School Success
Back-to-school? You may be thinking, "But it's only July!" Yet if you want to give your children the best chance for a successful school year, preparation really begins long before the first day of class. Summer has a way of speeding by, and before you know it, it's...
HR News Roundup: Sports Lessons, HR Certification, TPS, Noncompetes, and More
In our latest HR News Roundup, we feature items on Sports Lessons, HR Certification, TPS and HR, Noncompetes, Neurodivergent employees, and more. And don't miss our items from the lighter side! How Elite Sports Coaches Make High-Pressure Decisions Alan McCall, Adrian...
Summer 2026 Dates for Employee Communications
Check out resources for July and August dates & events, including Independence Day, National Parks & Recreation Month, Juvenile Arthritis, UV Awareness, Summer Sun Safety, Immunization, and more key dates and event. We've supplied links to helpful resources...
Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft
The FBI recently released its annual internet crime complaint report for 2025, noting a marked increase in cryptocurrency and AI scams. In total, Americans were defrauded or nearly $21 billion, with phishing/spoofing, extortion, and investment schemes among the most...
What Cannabis Reclassification Means for Employers
On April 22, the Department of Justice issued a final order reclassifying some forms of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substances. This reclassification acknowledges the potential medical uses of marijuana and paves the way for increased...
HR News Roundup: Compassionate Leave, Gen Z Retention, DEI, Leadership Lessons & More
This HR News Roundup covers compassionate leave, the feedback gap, Gen Z retention, DEI, leadership lessons, and more. What Is Compassionate Leave and Is It Mandatory? An HR Guide to the Basics Anuradha Mukherjee, HR Digest Starting from the basics, what is...
June 2026 Dates for Employee Communications
Summer officially begins in June. Check out resources for June key dates & events, including Men's Health Month, Great Outdoors Month, National Safety Month, Pride Month, PTSD Awareness Month, and more. Men’s Health Month The focus is on men this month, with...
Communicate Effectively in a Short-Attention Span World
In a world filled with distractions and devices, our attention span has shortened over the years. So how do we ensure that our important messages break through the clutter? These three short Ted Talks from expert communicators offer tips. Whether you are an academic,...
HR News Roundup: Gambling, Workplace Violence, Religious Accommodation & More
This HR News Roundup covers gambling, workplace violence, religious accommodation, compliance matters, and more. Don't miss the items from the lighter side! ‘The Next Opioid Epidemic’: Gambling Legalization Outpaces Public Health Response to Addiction Anastassia...
May 2026 Dates for Employee Communications
Check out resources for Mental Health Awareness, Physical Fitness & Sports Month, Bike Month, and other May 2026 dates for use in employee communications. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America, the sponsor since 1949, says that this year’s...
HR News Roundup: Military Obligations, Age Discrimination and More
Heightened Military Engagement: Unpacking Employers’ USERRA Responsibilities Matthew F. Nieman & Jeremy L. Thompson, Jackson Lewis The recent United States military engagement in the Middle East, as well as significant domestic deployments in multiple large cities...
April 2026 Dates for Employee Communications
Easter kicks off the month, and several other noteworthy April key dates and observances follow. We 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...
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