Should You Ever Turn Down a Promotion?

​Early in her career, Mary ­Humiston was working in HR for General Electric and agreed to a temporary assignment in China. She expected the gig to last only a few months, but... Read more »

How Formal Quarterly Check-Ins Boost Employee Engagement

​In my most recent article, “Developing a Habit of Delivering Frequent but Informal Feedback,” I introduced Lindsay, an HR director at an aerospace manufacturing and design firm with 200 employees. Lindsay was concerned... Read more »

New California Law Makes It Easier for Employees to Establish Retaliation Claims

​California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Protection Act. The new law amends California Labor Code sections 98.6, 1102.5, and 1197.5 to create a rebuttable presumption... Read more »

Limiting Distractions and Promoting Independence in the Workplace

​The modern workplace is distraction central. From emails to pinging Slack notifications, alerts on project management apps and frequent meetings, it can be hard for employees to actually get any work done.... Read more »

SHRM Report Underscores Global Importance of Workplace Culture

​Workplace culture remains vital for organizational success. Regardless of the country where they live, employees who rate their workplace culture highly are more satisfied at work and more committed to their organization,... Read more »

Will Employers Be Fooled by Bots That Apply for Jobs?

​In a sign of the rapidly evolving tech environment, Forrester Research envisions at least one high-profile company hiring a nonexistent job candidate in 2024. This prediction could prompt plenty of handwringing about... Read more »

Colombia: Labor Disconnection Ruled a Fundamental Right

The Colombia Constitutional Court declared that the right to labor disconnection is a fundamental human right applicable to all employees, including those who perform public functions and those who are in management... Read more »

PBMs Are Evolving. Here’s What HR Needs to Know

​When nonprofit health insurer Blue Shield of California announced in August that it was making a significant shift in how it administers pharmacy benefits for its 4.8 million members, the health insurance... Read more »

Ask HR: How Can We Keep Morale Up During the Hectic Holiday Season?

​SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today.  Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »

Holidays Can Be Hard for Grieving Employees; Employers Can Offer Support

​When an employee experiences the death of a loved one, their manager and colleagues often reach out—they send flowers, a condolence card, maybe attend the funeral or bring a casserole to the... Read more »