Aug 21, 2023 | Consulting Services
As summer comes to an end and fall begins, employees with school-age children may have increased caretaking responsibilities as their kids begin a new academic year. In addition to other day-to-day challenges, parents are now dealing with back-to-school pick-up and...
Jul 24, 2023 | Consulting Services
Work environments can significantly impact the mental health of employees. In fact, research by the American Psychological Association found that 2 in 5 employees report that work negatively affects their mental health. Workers’ poor mental health can, in turn,...
Jul 10, 2023 | Consulting Services
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance for preventing workplace harassment. Although the report was aimed at preventing harassment in the federal sector, the EEOC explicitly states that the practices detailed can also benefit...
Jul 10, 2023 | Consulting Services
The concept of a four-day workweek isn’t new, but it’s gained traction as the COVID-19 pandemic caused increasing numbers of employees to work remotely some or all the time. A 2022 survey by professional services company Ernst & Young found that nearly half (40...
Jul 5, 2023 | Consulting Services
While federal law generally does not prohibit discrimination against workers because of their weight and height, a growing number of states and localities have or are considering passing laws to prohibit workplace weight and height discrimination. Even without...