by Brennan Carpenter | Nov 16, 2022 | HR
Every year, millions of workers complain about workplace violence in and outside work. Violence in the workplace can include verbal abuse, threats, physical assaults, stalking, or weapon use. So why is violence an issue in the workplace? Many factors contribute to...
by Brennan Carpenter | Nov 8, 2022 | HR
Since the pandemic, working from home has become the norm for many people. For the most part, many employees enjoy the flexibility in their schedules. A survey by Tracking Happiness surveyed 12,455 employees and found the ability to work from home increased happiness...
by Brennan Carpenter | Oct 26, 2022 | HR
Human Resource managers have consistently been challenged by “productivity paranoia,” a leader’s uncertainty that their people are working as effectively as they could. This was true even when employees were present in the office eight hours a day but the shift...
by Brennan Carpenter | Oct 12, 2022 | HR
President Biden recently announced a federal pardon for individuals convicted of minor possession of marijuana. This pardon will affect around 6,500 Americans and applies to everyone except those in the U.S. military.1 Over two-thirds of voters’ support issuing...
by Brennan Carpenter | Oct 5, 2022 | Benefits, Healthcare, HR
Medical debt keeps some Americans from paying their mortgages, vehicles, and groceries. Even those with medical insurance are struggling, especially those with high deductible plans. According to JAMA Medical Network news, data from the Surveys of Income and Program...
by Brennan Carpenter | Sep 28, 2022 | HR
The U.S. economy remains in a state of uncertainty following the COVID-19 pandemic. Many experts are divided on whether an official recession is in our future, but there is no doubt that people nationwide are dealing with inflation’s impact on the...
