Answer from Eric, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Exempt and non-exempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That’s the federal...

Answer from Monica, SPHR, SHRM-CP: Probably not. Many states have imposed significant limitations on what kinds of things employers can...

It’s still too early to tell how great the “Great Resignation” will be—or if it even lives up to that description. True, lots of...

Answer from Kyle, PHR: Protected classes—also sometimes called protected characteristics—come from anti-discrimination law. We talk about...

Answer from Kyle, PHR: Yes, you can ask applicants why they are leaving their current job. The employment application is a good place to...

Answer from Kyle, PHR: No, enrolling in Medicare does not cause COBRA to start. Under the federal rules, COBRA must be offered to persons...

Answer from Kyle, PHR: We do not recommend having a policy that stipulates childcare is necessary. For one thing, in practice, it often...

Answer from Laura, SHRM-CP: We recommended addressing the performance issue with the employee as soon as possible. First, feedback is...

Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: Yes. Obviously, managers will need this information if they are expected to enforce vaccination-dependent...

We tend to measure organizational health through numbers . We look at P&L, at margins, at productivity rates, at growth, at NPS, at...

The idea of harnessing the power of teamwork to increase productivity and achieve competitive advantage has long dominated disciplines...

Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: Yes, you can limit or prohibit use of personal devices during work hours. Employees can be expected to give...

In her book “The Change Monster,” management consultant Jeanie Duck stated that “the lack of alignment among the leaders is the most...

Answer from Kyle, PHR: We recommend having five separate files for each employee, as outlined below: I-9 file: Keep all Form I-9s in a...

Leaders drive companies, create and deliver on a vision, and prepare for the future by empowering tomorrow’s leaders. Without good...