Why are companies demanding a return to the office?
The state of hybrid work right now is… interesting. Some companies are demanding a return while others are staying flexible. But there’s one thing we can’t deny… Employees want and need flexibility. Hybrid work has been shown to: Despite those benefits, companies are still mandating minimum days in the office. Cough Amazon Cough. So, why…
Read MoreLaws Every HR Person Should Know About
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Introduced by: President John F. Kennedy Passed by: Lyndon Johnson Year: 1964 The situation: President John F Kennedy introduced the bill in 1963 but when the bill reached the Senate it was opposed by a filibuster. After President Kennedy was assassinated President Johnson pushed the bill forward. BTW: the…
Read MoreWTF is going on in this labor market?
Are you also confused about what’s going on in the market? You’re not alone! I’ve been watching the layoff news closely and it seems like not a day goes by without another company announcing a reduction of employees. On the flip side I see so many jobs posted and I hear directly from talent acquisition…
Read MoreWhat we get wrong about parental leave:
The biggest thing I’ve seen companies get wrong about parental leave? They center the policies around birthing mothers. While there is no doubt that being a working mother has its difficulties (dove into that last week) focusing parental leave policies on one experience is inequitable. Not to mention, our concept of what is considered a…
Read MoreDoes your workplace support working moms?
I’ll let you in on a very personal secret of mine: I’m afraid of someday becoming a mom. Not only does the responsibility of caring for a human scare me but I also worry about my career. Am I alone in that worry? I don’t think so. The stats around working moms and their career…
Read MoreYou can’t ignore mental health at work.
The first panic attack I had was because of work. I remember being so scared and not understanding what was going on. I had never felt this way before but something had been building for months. The pressure of the job, the unrealistic demands from my boss and the lack of support from the HR…
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