The Role of HR in Sustainability and CSR

Buzzwords like “sustainability” and “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) seem to be in style in today’s business world — and for good reason. Research shows that younger millennials and Gen Z not only care about the environment but are willing to ... Read More

How to Build an Effective HR Compliance Training Program

Compliance has never been more critical for business owners. As regulations continue to change and tighten, compliance is becoming more challenging. This environment makes having an effective compliance training program more important than ever.  These programs ensure you and your ... Read More

What Every HR Professional Needs to Know about Data Privacy and Information Security

In this day and age, data breaches are undoubtedly becoming more common. Since 2015, the number of stolen items has increased by 4,379%. Unfortunately, these data breaches cost businesses in many ways, such as through fines, penalties, lawsuits, mitigation, and ... Read More

Maintaining Trust and Compliance with Effective Leave Management

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70% of civilian workers have access to paid leave benefits of some sort. With millions of employees in the workforce, managing time off requests can easily become overwhelming if you don’t have ... Read More

Ensuring Title VII Compliance in Your Organization

In the United States of America, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has long been considered a critical piece of legislation. It calls for the enforcement of voting rights for all eligible citizens and makes school segregation totally illegal. Additionally, ... Read More

2024 Legal Updates You Should Be Aware Of

Labor laws are changing constantly, and the upcoming year is no different. In 2024, several states will enact laws governing wage disclosures, standards, and increases. There are also new rules regarding employment status.  It’s vital for all human resources professionals ... Read More

6 Ways HR Can Influence Company Culture

Company culture has many different definitions. For the most part, it is simply the way organizations “do things.” Every organization has a different type of culture, and that culture is either haphazardly created by the employees or intentionally curated by ... Read More

Open Enrollment Compliance Checklist

Open enrollment can be an exciting yet confusing time for employees. While they’re busy thinking about what they’ll need to prepare for the upcoming year, HR professionals should take the time to ensure open enrollment compliance by reviewing all plan ... Read More

DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion): 6 Workplace Best Practices

Diversity, equity, and inclusion have been top of mind for many human resources professionals. In recent years, in particular, they have been given the important task of navigating the intersection of the business, political, and moral landscapes. With so much ... Read More

HR Competencies: 8 Key Behaviors You Should Be Measuring

The HR Competencies are crucial to master as a human resources professional. Your knowledge, abilities, and behavior are vital for your organization’s success. Consequently, it’s important that you fully understand the specific competency models that define effective performance in your ... Read More

Pay Transparency: What It Is & 6 Strategies to Help HR Teams Foster It

About 94% of HR professionals believe pay transparency is important but less than 50% of them say their companies practice it. But what exactly is pay transparency? How many levels of pay transparency exist? How can HR professionals embrace the ... Read More

Improve Employee Experience With These 9 Tips from VirgilHR

Hiring, training, and retaining top talent demands mountains of time and effort. But what happens when an organization fails to offer a good employee experience?  They simply risk losing their investments. An employee will naturally leave their current organization for ... Read More