Think about all the moving parts that make up HR: hiring practices, employee handbooks, wage and hour rules, leave policies, benefits, safety training, recordkeeping…the list goes on. Each of these areas has its own set of federal and state regulations, and keeping...

U.S. employers are required by law to verify the identity and employment authorization of every person they hire. But here’s the reality: most companies have mistakes hiding in their I-9 files, and those errors can turn into thousands of dollars in...

The workplace is changing—and so are the people in it. Right now, about 75% of employees are caregivers. They’re not just doing their jobs; they’re also taking care of kids, aging parents, or other loved ones with health needs. For today’s business leaders, that’s not...

Layoffs are one of the most difficult decisions an employer can face, and how they are handled can have lasting impacts on both the affected employees and the organization’s reputation. Transparency and empathy should be at the core of the layoff process. Communicate...