Ask HR: What’s the Best Way to Ask for a Flexible Work Schedule? Flexible work schedules have become increasingly popular as more employers are recognizing the benefits of providing their employees with greater autonomy and control over their working hours. For many workers, a flexible work schedule can mean the difference between being able to […]

Welcome to the Human Resources blog for Fortune 500 Company! Today’s post is about an appeals court ruling that upheld the firing of a trainee who did not complete basic operator training and therefore could not satisfactorily perform the job for which he was hired. The ruling serves as an important reminder to employers that […]

A Vendor Pushed Religion at a Work Dinner Recently, I had a situation with a vendor that pushed religion on me and a colleague at a work dinner. Let’s call him Sam. We were traveling out of state to visit this vendor, and on the first night the vendor’s head of sales, Bill, decided to […]

Maxwell: An Innovative HR Technology Startup Making Better Workplaces Maxwell is one of the 2023 SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup finalists, and it has certainly earned its place among the best of the best. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Maxwell is an innovative HR technology startup that is making waves in the industry by creating better […]

How to Update Benefits Policies to Better Support Indigenous Workers Indigenous workers are a valuable part of the global workforce, yet they often face unique challenges in the workplace. Indigenous workers may face discrimination, a lack of access to resources, and cultural barriers. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their workplace is […]