Category: Employee Relations

Make Your Meetings Matter

Employees and employers agree unproductive meetings are a big problem. But what’s the solution? You could call a meeting to discuss the inefficiency of meetings. Or you could explore research suggesting you’d…

Are Your Employees As Healthy as You Think?

Employers have different views on employees’ well-being than the employees themselves. In many cases, it’s not even close. And it begins with diverging thoughts on benefits packages. Just 61% percent of employees…

How and Why To Embrace Your Company’s Night Owls

Nearly a third of people identify as night owls, notes the human resources association SHRM. Night owls are more alert, engaged and effective in the evening. Understanding and embracing the cyclic patterns…

It’s Time To Talk To Your Employees About Suicide

Suicide is a difficult topic. But having those hard conversations could make all the difference for your employees. According to the human resources association SHRM, four out of five deaths by suicide…

Are You Guilty of “Quiet Promotions”?

Quick question: Would you like to do more work for no additional pay and no recognition? It’s easy to see why the question isn’t asked in those terms. But the practice is…

Inexpensive Solutions To Improve Your Employees’ Mental Health

The mental health of employees consistently ranks as the biggest challenge facing businesses today. According to a report from the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General: 76% of employees report at least…

Uncover the Connection Between Relatability and Business Success

Relatability is a key attribute for leaders. Being accessible and responsive attracts others to join the pursuit of their goals. A new report suggests that the benefits of relatability aren’t limited to…

[Breaking News] Exclusion Pay & COVID Sick Pay Expired: What’s Next?

By: Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director, CEA While many COVID workplace rules are here to stay for 2023, employers can celebrate fewer administrative and financial burdens! On February 3, 2023, Cal/OSHA’s Non-Emergency COVID…

Are Workplace Bullies Lurking in Your Remote Environment?

Bullying is typically viewed through the lens of in-person work environments. We tend to think of overt actions like employees yelling, threatening and intimidating others in a packed conference room. Or we…

California Expands Pay Transparency Requirements

Beginning January 1, 2023, employers in California will be subject to several new requirements aimed at promoting pay equity, as follows: Employers with 15 or more employees (located anywhere) will be required…