What Employers Should Know About Generative AI

A generative AI system (artificial intelligence software that answers questions), like ChatGPT and Bard, provides immediate responses to prompts based on the information it knows—much of the internet or a smaller content library if that’s what it’s been told to use....

Keeping Up with Labor Law Posting Requirements

All businesses are required by law to be in compliance with current laws that affect the workplace. Labor laws are protections and safeguards that are designed to ensure employees are safe and protected on the job. The problem? These state and federal regulations can...

We want to offer more flexibility but have a hard time staffing our shifts as it is. Any suggestions?

Answer from Sarah, PHR, SHRM-CP: It’s great that you are considering offering more flexibility to your employees. This is one way to increase retention and give your employees some control over their time at work. There are a few things you can do to offer flexibility...

How do we know when an employee is ready for a leadership role?

Answer from Kyle, PHR: It’s good you’re thinking about this. Promotions into leadership too often come with little discussion about how the leadership role will be different from the current role or whether the employee has the interest or skill set to be an effective...

Six Ways to Encourage Employees to Set Work-Personal Life Boundaries

Most everyone knows what the “hustle” is. It’s been a part of work culture since the early 19th century, when the word was first used to mean “gumption” or “hard work.” Depending on the context, hustle may be a virtue, the antithesis of laziness, or a necessity, the...

We have an employee who is going on a leave of absence. We will need to hire a temporary employee to cover those duties. What do we need to know about hiring a temporary employee?

Answer from Emily, MBA, SPHR: The process for hiring a temporary employee is like hiring regular employees. You will post the position, go through a selection process, ensure all necessary new hire paperwork is completed, and onboard the temporary employee. Just be...