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Your stressed-out, burned-out employees may pose a risk that runs deeper than poor productivity and lousy morale. They could become targets of foreign interests.

In late June, human resource executives and leaders gathered in Chicago for the Society of Human Resource Management Annual Conference and Expo. With hundreds of sessions hosted over four days, we gathered some of the top advice that speakers presented to the 25,000 attendees.

Can you explain the new overtime rule that took effect July 1? We are in the restaurant industry. Would the rule apply to chefs and restaurant general managers?

At one time or another, most employees you manage will have personal problems that hinder their job performance. There are several factors, HR and managers must keep in mind, including legal concerns.

The political landscape in the United States has rarely been so polarized. Uncivil rhetoric flows in both directions across the political spectrum, with zero tolerance for those who disagree. It’s inevitable that some of the rancor will spill into the workplace.

A federal judge in Alaska has resigned following allegations that he sexually harassed members of his staff-- a good reminder to look at the EEOC's guidance on harassment

The NLRB as currently constituted is considered the most pro-labor, pro-union board in decades. Shifting even one seat from Democrat to Republican could mean a quick reversal and give employers a greater say in managing their workplaces.

Hiring new employees at higher pay rates than incumbents is a common issue faced by HR professionals. It is exacerbated when labor markets are tight, as they are today.

July 4 marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing workplace discrimination.

Older workers make up an increasingly large share of the workforce, and for employers, this means more lawsuits are likely.