Should discussing politics be allowed in the workplace? In today’s political landscape any mention of candidates, personal views or opinions can not only impact performance but potentially lead to bullying. With the presidential election just weeks away, politics is at the top of many American’s minds. What rights do employees have to tempering discussions? From… Continue reading Politics in the Workplace: Laying the Groundwork for Healthy Discussions
Since the work-from-home model has become an even greater part of the global workforce the lines between personal and professional time have gotten even more blurred. As we approach the end of 2020, for many companies, it's coming up to the deadline to use or lose PTO. It's the scramble to accommodate, or deny, time… Continue reading Tips for Creating a Vacation Friendly Culture
It’s hard to believe it’s already October. It has been a whirlwind of a year, and it’s once again time to gear up for one of the busiest times of the year for the HR team, specifically benefits, as we prepare for open enrollment season. This is the year everything changed for HR and benefits… Continue reading 5 Tips for a Successful Virtual Open Enrollment
The benefits landscape is always evolving. What in-office perks were once getting employees through the door is no longer going to cut it. COVID-19 quickly exposed how employers could improve their benefit offerings, especially as employees work/life integration working from home. As employers decide whether or not to remain remote, those who do plan to adopt more permanent virtual … Continue reading The Benefits Landscape in the Age of COVID-19
Most of us weren’t prepared to up and leave our offices back in March to begin working remotely, and more than likely, most of us didn’t and may still not have the resources to build a home office. Not knowing how long stay at home orders would be in place, you may have made the couch… Continue reading 6 Steps to Create a Workable Workspace
