Viewpoint: Preserving Employee Communications in the Metaverse

?Ever heard this phrase: “Nobody would be stupid enough to put that in an e-mail”? The phrase should sound familiar. And we all know why we say it —because our work e-mails... Read more »

U.S. Company’s Mandatory Video Surveillance Violated Dutch Rights

?A U.S.-based employer faced legal consequences after it terminated a remote employee in the Netherlands who refused to keep his camera on for the whole nine-hour workday. The Dutch Court held that... Read more »

How Flexible Rewards Programs Boost Employee Engagement

Whether it’s work schedules or health benefits, employees prefer to have options rather than a blanket approach imposed by their employer. The same is true with employee achievement rewards, which recognize employees... Read more »

Balancing Anti-Discrimination Policies with Religious Protections

?Most employers know their workforce encompasses a wide range of different religions, and sometimes that results in unintended conflicts with the company’s anti-discrimination and social media policies. What should an employer do... Read more »

7 Career Tips for Introverted HR Pros

?Research indicates that one-third to one-half of people identify as introverts—which generally means they draw their energy from being alone rather than in a group. That can be a challenge when you’re... Read more »

HR Strategy in the Wake of Uncertainty

?Early in my HR career, I worked for a manufacturing operation with small facilities across the country. In 2008, the organization lost $20 million. Based in New York state, we had over... Read more »

Washington State Issues Final Policy on Pay Transparency in Job Postings

?Washington State issued its final administrative policy providing the state’s interpretation of the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, which took effect on Jan. 1.  The law provides that employers must disclose in... Read more »

California Releases Guidance on Pay Transparency Law

?On Jan. 1, California’s new pay transparency law requiring pay scales in job openings went into effect.  Although Senate Bill 1162 was passed in September, many employers were left to wonder how... Read more »

New York City Pay Transparency Law Applies to Remote Jobs

?With more employers allowing remote work anywhere in the country, a New York City law may compel companies outside the city to be more transparent about pay rates. New York City joined... Read more »

Strategies for Making DE&I More Effective

?Many employers have a long-standing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) policy and DE&I training, but some find they don’t achieve the intended goals. Experts discussed DE&I effectiveness at the American Bar Association’s... Read more »