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Viewpoint: Earn a Seat Without Missing a Beat Through Business Acumen
One of the most powerful ways to advance your HR career is to expand your business acumen. Become a student in your own organization and study up on what makes…
For Benefit Platforms, Employers Pick User Experience Over Cost
Price is not the primary driver for large employers that are choosing benefits administration technology platforms. Instead, they want systems that are easy to use and integrate with HR information…
Should New Blood Pressure Guidelines Alter Wellness Incentives?
New guidelines have sharply increased the number of Americans who could be classified as having high blood pressure. But managers of corporate wellness programs are not yet compelling their employees…
Fair Labor Standards Act Claims Remain Arbitrable
Claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act can be subject to arbitration, according to the 2nd
Home Depot’s Rounding Policy for Payroll Is OK
Home Depot’s policy of rounding employees’ time punched in and out to the nearest quarter hour does not violate California’s wage and hour laws, according to the
How to Build a Coaching Culture
Learning to coach will require some true grit on your part. It’s not like learning how to create a formula in Excel
Steer Managers Clear of Common Legal Mistakes
Managers typically aren't as familiar as HR professionals with employment laws and often land organizations in legal hot water. How to help them steer clear of common legal mistakes
Opioid Testing by Employers Is Becoming More Common
The opioid epidemic—the growing problem of individuals abusing their prescription painkillers—has resulted in more employers testing for opioids in the workplace
Massachusetts Supplement: Table of Contents
Massachusetts employee handbook resources provided by XpertHR
California Lawmakers Are Considering Bills to Combat Sexual Harassment
The California Senate Judiciary Committee is considering several bills that would address sexual harassment in the state. The committee is also holding a series of hearings aimed at finding ways…