Did You Know? Pay Transparency is Becoming State Law!
Employers often ask me, “Can we have a policy requiring employees not to discuss compensation?” Not anymore! In most circumstances, employers cannot legally ask employees to keep their pay secret. Several years ago, the National Labor Relations Act...
Do You Have to Pay Summer Interns? It Depends!
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 56.7% of graduating seniors in the US had completed at least one internship, co-op, or field experience. Furthermore, 48.3% of these experiences were paid, while 51.7% were unpaid. Although unpaid...
Love in the Workplace Interview – CBS Charleston
Most workers in the U.S. say they’re comfortable with workplace romances and would respect co-workers involved in one. What are the does and don’ts of workplace romance? How can employers protect themselves? Love contracts! Click this image or watch the full...
Power Skills – Business Critical for 2023! Forget Soft Skills!
By Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SHRM-SCP, SPHR I have always HATED the word “Soft Skills!” But, finally, researchers and consulting companies have gotten the importance of “Power Skills.” According to Deloitte Access Economics, two-thirds of all jobs...
Do You Have Superheroes to Maximize Your Company Success in 2023?
Every business needs Superheroes. These employees and leaders make things happen, get things done, accomplish financial goals, and inspire others. I am coaching my business clients to find those Superheroes who can drive 2023 business performance and meet their goals...
2022 Study on DEI – 64% Say Important – 62% Have Not Allocated Resources!
SHRM and Boston College Study Reveals 64 Percent of Organizations Say DE&I Is Important Yet 62 Percent Have Allocated Little to No Resources to DE&I (October 2022) The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Research Institute and Boston College released...
Does Your Company Have Ethical Agility? Do You?
I recently presented the latest business ethics research at a Human Resources Conference. The Global survey results were shocking. Ethics is critical for all businesses to retain customers and employees; think Wells Fargo, Harry Weinstein, Enron, Nestle, and more. The...
What the Heck? “Great Resignation, Great Reshuffle, Quiet Resignation, Boomer UNRetirement!”
Lately, many articles are describing these scenarios. Which one are you experiencing, or are you involved in all of them? Let me give you the definitions; maybe you are a hybrid of them. The Great Resignation – The Great Resignation, also known as the Big...