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Snapshot: When will workplaces reopen?

10/06/2020
More than one-third of managers and executives surveyed said they have no idea when their workplaces will welcome employees to return.

Returning to work & rethinking the workplace: Survey your employees with these 12 questions

10/02/2020
As organizations welcome employees back into the workplace during the pandemic, many are using return-to-work surveys to gauge their employees’ hopes and fears—and help plan for the future look of their workplace.

The HR I.Q. Test: October ’20

10/01/2020
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Agreement elusive in debate over politics at work

09/29/2020
With less than a month to go before Election Day, Americans are predictably divided on a basic question: Is it acceptable to discuss politics at work?

Survey: Q1 2021 return for most furloughed workers

09/29/2020
A majority of North American employers expect most of their furloughed workers will return to work by the first quarter of 2021. However, relatively few employers expect to rehire laid-off employees.

Lean on your team for decision-making

09/25/2020
Making decisions is a natural part of being a manager, but you don’t have to go it alone. In fact, learning how to collaborate with your team for decision-making can improve group dynamics, reduce stress and uncertainty and make your staff feel like their voice truly matters.

Survey: Workers blame managers for job stress

09/25/2020
A new survey affirms the workplace adage that employees leave managers, not companies.

Your workplace posters: Beware 3 common legal pitfalls

09/25/2020
Employers are often surprised to learn about their lesser-known legal obligations surrounding labor law postings. Here are the top three missteps that result in noncompliance.

When vaccine is out, can you (should you) require it?

09/17/2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the EEOC issued guidance that addressed this question.

California rules offer return-to-work model

09/17/2020
One key question vexing employers: When can employees who have had covid-19 safely return to work? If your state doesn’t offer clear rules, consider following the best practices spelled out in California’s new return-to-work rules.