On episode 104 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss … Read more
Employers: Gun rights in the workplace are back on the agenda
It’s no surprise that this year in particular, gun laws remain top of mind for many Americans. But they remain so particularly for employers too – not … Read more
How to recruit people with disabilities
For far too long, it seems, conversations around hiring people with disabilities has been put in the ‘too difficult’ basket. And yes, that’s even amongst … Read more
Are you ready for NYC’s anti-bias AI law?
On November 10, 2021, New York’s City Council enacted Int. No. 1894-A – legislation, (effective from 1st January 2023), that requires employers to conduct … Read more
The right to disconnect – sticking plaster or silver bullet?
Across the pond in Europe, it’s getting more and more likely that there will be a EU-wide expectation (backed up by law), that employees have a ‘right to … Read more
Rethinking language that works at work
You’ve probably noticed it. Years of quarantining and virtual meetings have ushered in new levels of at-work casualness. Whether it’s emojis punctuating … Read more
Sex happens – now what?
Whether it’s people deciding to work on a hybrid basis or others ‘moving back’ to their desk on a permanent footing, the good news for many employers is … Read more
Artificial Intelligence Anti-Bias Law Soon to Take Effect in NYC
On Nov. 10, 2021, New York City’s Council enacted legislation that requires employers to conduct a “bias audit” on artificial intelligence technology used … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
Amazon could ‘run out of people to hire’ by 2024 Churn of warehousing staff at retail giant, Amazon, is apparently so high (the company gets through its … Read more
Are you ready to make your workplace injuries data public?
It’s sometimes forgotten that one of the key responsibilities of employers is to provide a safe working environment – one where staff can feel confident to … Read more