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Positive marijuana tests up

07/27/2026
A recently released report from Quest Diagnostics shows an increase in the number or urine drug tests that test positive for marijuana. Quest conducts about eight million workplace drug tests per year. Positive tests for marijuana have gone from 3.9% tin 2021 to 4.4% in 2025. The company also conducts hair tests. These can determine… View Article

Survey flashes employee retention warning

07/27/2026
According to a new survey from Eagle Hill Consulting, a management consulting firm, employers may soon find that workers who have so far stayed put will leave for better opportunities. The survey highlighted a shift from staying even when pay was stagnant to one in which employees are actively considering new opportunities. Melissa Jezior, president… View Article

Regulating legal off-duty behavior

07/13/2026
Most employees, if asked, would likely say they don’t think it’s appropriate for their employers to control what they do in their off hours – as long as they’re not breaking any laws. Yet, plenty of employers take a dim view of off-the-clock behavior that goes viral, worrying that their reputation is at stake or… View Article

The case against inviting employee discussions

07/13/2026
Does your organization encourage workers to exchange ideas on current events, issues or politics? You may want to reconsider doing so and leave employees to sort out their differences themselves – if at all. Be especially careful if your organization’s leadership comes out in favor of a controversial stance. If the resulting discourse ends with… View Article

Workplace behavior

07/02/2026
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HR’s role in violence prevention

07/02/2026
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House passes Faster Labor Contracts Act

06/29/2026
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What more older workers means for employers

06/14/2026
According to recent reports, workers over age 55 now make up almost a quarter of the workforce, making the group the fastest growing segment of workers.

Diversity, equity and inclusion: 6 ways to craft legal plans

06/08/2026
Most employers are still committed to a diverse workforce even if they have made changes to how they believed they could legally achieve that goal. Now, they’re looking for ways to sustain their efforts without triggering undue legal risks.

Getting a reduction in force (RIF) right

05/31/2026
When a reduction in force moves from discussion to action, the biggest risk isn’t the decision itself—it’s how it’s carried out.