On February 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) found that former employees who filed a federal whistleblower retaliation claim under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) must only show the protected activity was a “contributing factor” to the employer’s adverse employment decision. Significantly, the Court found whistleblowers need not show “retaliatory intent”—in contrast […]
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Faces of HR: Michele Silverman on Championing Well-Being at Veterinary Innovative Partners
Michele Silverman isn’t your average HR leader. With two decades of experience, she’s not just a master of policy and procedure but also an architect of meaningful employee experiences. At Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of over 1,099 veterinary hospitals, her mission is clear: to empower veterinarians and their teams to thrive, both personally […]
How Common Is Napping on the Job?
In today’s high-speed, always-on work environment, the line between work and rest is increasingly blurred. A recent The Sleep Doctor survey, led by Dr. Michael Breus, sheds light on an interesting trend: A significant number of employees are napping during work hours. According to the survey, one in three workers nap on the job every […]
How to Leverage AI in your Next Executive Job Search
Artificial intelligence (AI) is capturing the headlines right now, thanks to new consumer-friendly tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other interfaces. There’s great potential in these new tools for both those seeking employment and those doing the hiring. For executives, leveraging AI is all about balance. It can definitely play a role in your job search […]
What We Learned From… Elevating the Employee Experience Pre-Conference
HR Daily Advisor is in Denver, Colorado for HCI’s Elevating the Employee Experience (EEE) Conference! Wednesday marked the start of the event, and here’s what we learned from Sarah Deveraux and her workshop on human-centered design principals and how to innovate to enhance the employee experience. Design thinking is the first step in crafting human-centered […]
HRDA Shorts: What Actions and Procedures Can Leaders Prioritize to Help Minimize Contributors to Negative Wellbeing?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Darlyne Keller, President and CEO of Rock Valley Credit Union, weighs in on what leaders can do to improve employee wellbeing. And, be sure to attend our HR Mental Health & Wellness Day on May 13th to learn more best practices.
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HR Works Podcast: Parents Are Returning to Work…How Can We Help Them Stay?
Guest: Sadie Funk and Sara Redington from The Best Place for Working Parents What family-friendly policies matter most to working parents in 2023? As recent workforce studies have shown parents making a return to the workplace, with participation totals for parents with children under 18 now climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, how can companies build […]
HR Query: Staying Compliant with PUMP and PWFA
Two new laws strengthen protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP). In this week’s HR Query, we’re highlighting what you need to know to make sure organizations stay compliant. The PWFA took effect June 27, 2023, […]
Why Employee Wellbeing Should Be Your Top Priority in 2023
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and employee wellbeing has been top of mind for everyone – and rightfully so. In today’s challenging and uncertain times, the mental health and wellbeing of employees has never been more important. According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, burnout and stress are at all-time highs, […]
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HRDA Shorts: What Actions and Procedures Can Leaders Prioritize to Help Minimize Contributors to Negative Wellbeing?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Darlyne Keller, President and CEO of Rock Valley Credit Union, weighs in on what leaders can do to improve employee wellbeing. And, be sure to attend our HR Mental Health & Wellness Day on May 13th to learn more best practices.
HR Works Podcast: Talent Outlook Study– Findings Reveal Untapped Benefits
As we prepare to kick-off HR Mental Health & Wellness Day at HR Daily Advisor, this week’s episode of HR Works spotlights our sister publication’s podcast, Nine to Thrive HR. In this episode, host Cindi Koetzle talks with Dave Barnett, Chief HR and University Relations Officer at DeVry University, framing the conversation around Devry’s 2023 Talent Outlook […]
HR Work Break: FTC’s Latest Noncompete Rule
Earlier this week, on April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted to finalize a new rule to prohibit employers from enforcing noncompetes against workers. What does this mean for employers, workers, and future labor laws? Check out our latest podcast episode to learn more! Remember, you can always follow us on Twitter at @HRWorksPodcast, and we […]