Social media activity—from an employee’s seemingly harmless TikTok to a CEO’s ill-advised Instagram story—can trigger lawsuits, government investigations or viral outrage that damages a brand overnight. For HR professionals, managing these risks is now a core part of the role.
Do you have employees who are always tattling on co-workers about minor rulebreaking? If so, don’t worry too much that the complaining employee can spin that into protected activity under whistleblowing provisions.
The lawsuit argues that the EEOC is legally obligated to process the complaints as part of its core mission to end workplace discrimination based on sex.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping payroll and tax changes that HR teams must quickly adapt to—some already in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025.
• Why you can't be both a buddy and a boss.
• Getting comfortable with the power of your position.
• Understanding the difference between leadership and management.
• 5 distinct leadership styles: Identifying your personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Why successful managers make 360° communication their top priority.
• The critical importance of building a strong partnership with your boss.
• What it means to be an effective "linking pin" in your organization.
• How to be a good role model: Recognizing the impact of "leadership messages."
• 6 specific strategies for motivating different types of employees.
• The Performance Management Cycle: How to become a coach instead of a critic.
• Using a 10-step "coaching road map" for successful performance discussions.
• How to respond to employee complaints without arguing or agreeing.
• Avoiding the 7 "trouble traits" that can derail your management career.
In recent years, federal courts have consistently sided with workers who have run out of leave and still need more time off before returning to work. However, there is a limit to how much time the disabled employee can take off.
Lucas had been serving as acting chair since the beginning of the second Trump administration in January, presiding over an agency that does not have a quorum and cannot conduct substantial business until another commissioner is confirmed.
• How to draft and implement a legally sound social media policy that protects your organization while respecting employee rights.
• What the NLRB says about employee speech online — and when you can or cannot take disciplinary action.
• A step-by-step approach for handling viral social media incidents, from internal investigations to external communications.
• Real-world examples of social media crises and how HR either resolved or escalated the situation.
• Best practices to train managers and employees on responsible, policy-aligned social media use.
One in five companies has eliminated DEI programs, and another 10% have scaled back investments. These changes are largely driven by political pressures, with 74% of decision-makers citing the shift in climate as the primary reason for reductions.
