At the time of writing, Activision Blizzard, Amazon, Disney, and Apple are just some of the names that have forced office workers to return to the workplace following mass remote working during the pandemic. Each time this happens, it makes front-page news as employees join together to speak out about the implications of going back

In the 21st century, when the subject of leadership is broached, there is an instant association with equality and diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, mental health and employee welfare. One thing that we seem to hear less about is ethics and morality.  Of course, you could argue that the aforementioned list is a series of ethics, yet

​The hybrid work schedule, created out of necessity during the pandemic, has become a critical attraction and retention tool for many organizations feeling the labor crunch. “It’s how we work now,” said Stacey Berk, founder and managing consultant at Expand HR Consulting in Rockville, Md. Despite return-to-office announcements from some big-name companies, many employers are

​About 18.6 million workers in the U.S. have a disability, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. And only 21 percent of people ages 16 and older with disabilities are employed or are actively looking for work. Zac Bradley is a disability rights advocate who serves as a vocational specialist with The Shepherd Center, a

​As organizations continue to evolve their hybrid workplace strategies, the plight of middle managers is starting to come into clearer focus. “Middle management has always been a challenge, even without layering in the complexities of hybrid work. They are navigating and leading in the ‘messy middle’ where they have to advocate for senior leaders while

​Performance reviews may not be the hap-hap-happiest part of the job, but they’re inevitable as the year draws to a close. Experts weighed in with advice for managers who will be giving the reviews and suggestions on how organizations can better prepare managers for that task.  Beware of Proximity Bias  Managers should be conscious of

Companies are having a tough time finding, hiring and keeping the top technical talent they need to keep their businesses running and growing. Employers used to think that appropriate pay was enough, but that’s changed: To attract and keep talented people, companies need to understand how their priorities have shifted — and be able to

​Since 2020, adverse economic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation have forced companies to exercise resilience to keep their businesses afloat. A recent joint study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Gap International examined the importance of resilience during difficult times. A shared characteristic among resilient organizations: inclusiveness.

The U.S. inflation rate reached 8.6 percent in May, its highest level since December 1981, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported on June 10, putting pressure on employers to raise wages to keep pace. An unusually tight U.S. labor market, combined with spiking gas and food prices, are to blame for creating pricing pressures

​Errors happen, even with payroll, but speed is of the essence in correcting them to avoid further eroding worker trust and risking litigation. The steps for correcting pay disputes will vary depending on whether the error is an overpayment or underpayment or if the disputes involve legal matters. “When it comes to pay, even small