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President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Jan. 28, 2021, that directs federal agencies to reconsider rules and other policies that limit Americans’ access to health care, such as by allowing less-comprehensive coverage under alternatives to Affordable Care Act […]

How has the mandate to report suspected child abuse and neglect changed under Assembly Bill (AB) 1963? What are the new training requirements? Several new laws have taken effect as of January 1, 2021, (and some in late 2020), many […]

A job candidate’s relationships with direct reports can reveal important clues about his or her character and management style. Here are some questions to ask the references of your next candidate for a people manager job.

If you’ve ever wished you could infuse energy into employees’ routine, now may be your chance. HR leaders are embracing opportunities to influence how work is done once employees make their return to the office.

HR technology vendors have unveiled new vaccine management solutions designed to help HR leaders track the immunization status of their workers, monitor vaccine supplies and assess the shifting COVID-19 risk status across their organizations.

On January 19, 2021, Oakland’s City Council approved an emergency ordinance extending the city’s emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) ordinance through the duration of Oakland’s March 9, 2020, Declaration of COVID-19 Emergency. Passed on an emergency basis, the revised ordinance […]

As HR professionals, we can all use a quick review of grammar from time to time, as it relates to our daily writing chores. Following are some simple tips that will help your writing—and your professional image—stand out. Master these […]

Working from home creates massive demands on employee attention, which can make it challenging to focus on tasks that require concentration. Technology meant to help can actually hinder concentration. How can organizations help remote employees stay focused and still collaborate […]

Technology is playing a larger role than ever in helping organizations support and scale their diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, according to a new study from RedThread Research.

Some employers have been surprised by the new requirement to report wages paid for leave taken under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on employees’ W-2 forms. But W-2s can be corrected if they’ve already been issued.