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How we work is an idea that has undergone rapid and considerable change in recent years. One of the more prevalent changes has been a break from the traditional model of the nine-to-five office experience. In addition to increasingly flexible hours...
The office holiday party season is in full swing. And employers who don’t want to suffer the old adage that “no good deed goes unpunished” would be wise to manage holiday party risks by considering these key suggestions from an employment law expert...
Will the global economy go into recession in 2020? That’s the worry on so many minds. News headlines reflect that concern with stories of trade disputes and that wonky-sounding inverted yield curve. The validity of those fears is...
Having to move to a new city--let alone a new country--used to be considered a pain. But the economy has changed drastically in recent years, and now, traveling abroad is often considered a perk. Not only does the employee get to explore new areas and profoundly experience a new way of life, but...
Johnny C. Taylor Jr., a human resources expert, is tackling your questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR professional society. The questions are submitted by readers, and Taylor's answers below have been edited for length and clarity...
Nearly all U.S. companies—90 percent—offer benefits of greater value to employees who are married, according to a new analysis. Disparities between single and married employees' benefits result in significant monetary inequalities, according to...
The eight-hour workday started its life as a socialist dream. The Welsh textile mill owner and social reformer Robert Owen is credited as the first person to articulate it, by calling for “eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, and eight hours rest” for workers in the early 19th century. This was much better than...
Providing employees extended time off at the end of the year is one way to add a bit of holiday cheer. Office closures during the holidays — typically the days between or immediately around Christmas and New Year’s Day — can...
Intermittent FMLA leave is a giant thorn in the side of HR people everywhere. But not all intermittent leave requests are equal. Here’s a look at some of the most common scenarios, and how to handle them...
You don't have to spend a lot to make a big difference in your workplace. We asked HR practitioners, via the SHRM Connect online community and LinkedIn, to share their ideas for easy, affordable ways to boost morale in the work environment. Many of the ideas show...
