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Tolling of Plan Deadlines Extended Again Due to COVID-19
The Biden administration's extension of the COVID-19 The Biden administration extended the COVID-19 National Emergency, which was set to expire on March 1, 2022. This
The Real-World Impact of Workplace Ethics
COVID-19 has forced many ethical considerations to the forefront of HR. Whether confronting issues related to vaccinations, masking, employee retention or mental
Rebuilding the Skilled-Worker Pipeline Using H-1B Visas
Many employers are taking a second look at foreign labor and using the H-1B visa program to reinvigorate their skilled talent pipelines
Viewpoint: How to Motivate Your Team When People Keep Quitting
When you have turnover, it is imperative that you take measures to keep your team positive and motivated. Research has shown when one person leaves your team, it
Alexandra Cafferty Joins EPAC
Alexandra Cafferty, SHRM-CP, HR specialist at Alliant Cooperative Data Solutions, is among the five new members of the Emerging Professionals Advisory Council for the
How to Manage Changing COVID-19 Workplace Safety Obligations
Employers may be tempted to lift their pandemic-related safety requirements as federal and state authorities ease masking and other COVID-19 rules. But employers should
Just One-Third of Workers Consider Internal Role Before Quitting
Retention has taken on new resonance during the Great Resignation as millions of workers quit their jobs each month. One clear way to slow down the talent exodus is to
Viewpoint: A Checklist to Prepare for the DOL's Expansion of FMLA Audits
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is ramping up Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) audits of employers. To prepare, here's a checklist for conducting an
The Glass Ceiling: Women and Barriers to Leadership
Women experience challenges that men do not when attempting to advance their careers, according to a recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) report, Women in
Member Spotlight: Julie Doyle
Julie Doyle was working as an assistant restaurant manager years ago when the director of operations offered her some critical advice: “If you want to get promoted,