Report shows a troubling rise in risky drinking since the pandemic
The pandemic has affected us in so many ways and on so many levels, and its effects continue.. It's to be expected that a once-in-a-century event that claimed nearly 7 million lives globally and 1.1 million lives in the US has had such profound effects on everything...
HR News Roundup: Disaster FAQ for Employers, Gender Bias, Kindness at Work & More
In this issue of HR News Roundup, we feature FAQs related to workplace issues in the wake of disasters, gender bias, the ROI of kindness, hiring tips, the reintegration of formerly incarcerated people, and more. Don't miss our picks from "the lighter side."...
September dates & events for employee communications
National Suicide Prevention Month - NAMI - If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately. If you are uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org. See...
HR News Roundup: GenZ, AI, pregnancy law, leadership, “restaurant of mistaken orders” & more
In this issue of HR News Roundup, we feature news on what HR leaders need to know about GenZ, a new federal pregnancy law, AI at the workplace, leadership, and the impact of return-to-the-office mandates. Don't miss our quick link list and our selection of HR-related...
August dates & events for employee communications
August is Summer Sun Safety Month - According to the National Weather Service, heat-related deaths are one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths across the country each year, and thousands of people from kids to the elderly are made ill through heat stress....
Surveys show how employees view their jobs; the importance of earning trust
Two recent surveys offer snapshots of how employees view their jobs and what drives employee trust in the workplace. Every day, we still experience societal after-effects of living through the Covid19 pandemic. Not to imply that it is behind us, the disease remains...
July dates & events for employee communications
Independence Day is the start of the "Dog Days of Summer," a period the Farmer's Almanac marked from early July to mid-August characterized by low rain and high heat. Weather watchers predict that the summer ahead may bring historic heat waves. Ready.gov offers many...
14 Tips to Protect Yourself from Cyber and Phone Fraud
Don't be a victim of cyber scams and phone fraud. These tips from the FTC will help you to avoid some of the most common cyber and phone fraud schemes. One of the problems that we hear a lot about from calls to our member helpline is online fraud, and it's no wonder....
HR News Roundup: What new grads want, ChatGPT & bias, normalizing failure & more
In this issue of HR News Roundup, we feature news on ChatGPT and bias, what new graduates want from employers, how to polish your LinkedIn profile, the wisdom of allowing or disallowing political talk at work, and more news of note. Don't miss our quick links and...
June dates & events for employee communications
June marks the transition from spring to summer. If you are planning employee newsletters, intranets, or other communications, we’ve compiled a list of June events with links to helpful resources from event sponsors or topical experts. Some links include tool kits and...
Mental Health Help: Hotlines, Tools & Resources
About one person in every five experiences a mental health issue over the course of a lifetime. All too often, these problems are hidden away either due to lack of awareness or fear of stigma. As we emerge from the pandemic, perhaps one small benefit is that there...
HR News Roundup: Trust survey, office drama, recruiting with ChatGPT & more
This HR News Roundup covers a legal ruling that offers lessons on termination, results of a survey on corporate trust, office drama that has returned with a vengeance, ChatGPT for recruitment, and much more. Don't miss our Quick Links and items from "the lighter...
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