A freelancer for more than 20 years, Beth Braccio Hering specializes in writing about job hunting, workplace issues, and flexible work arrangements. Her articles have been featured on CareerBuilder, FlexJobs, LiveCareer, and a variety of other sites. She holds a degree in sociology from Northwestern University.
In March 2010, the United States enacted the comprehensive healthcare reform law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare. Its goals...
You worked hard to pass a certification exam given by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Now, remain eligible to continue using that mark of distinction by paying...
Earning certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) demonstrates a level of competence and commitment that employers find attractive. The designation adds...
Despite what some Millennials and members of Gen Z believe, work-life balance is far from a new concept. Decades of employees have been trying to find the best ways to...
Finding the sweet spot: One employee’s experience with flexible work
Like many people, Molly initially felt unsure about remote work during the pandemic. She...
Perhaps most importantly, the employee handbook needs to lay out the consequences of attendance problems. What can a worker expect to happen if he is late once or has...
Despite an exhausting day of business travel, Ariana cannot sleep. Instead, she sees the clock in her hotel room slowly progress from 1:02 to 3:57 without her catching...
Move over articles on The Great Resignation. There’s a new buzz phrase dominating social media: “quiet quitting.” However, unlike the first term, coined to...
Denise plopped down in her train seat for the commute home. She had planned to finish reading the last chapter of a mystery novel due soon at the library, but she...
A quick search for "business ethics articles" reveals the broad scope of the topic, ranging from financial conflicts of interest to environmental concerns and leadership...
Companies shouldn't avoid diversity and inclusion efforts because they're embarrassed or afraid to fail. A willingness to improve is key, so being open and eager to...
Jack dreads this week’s upcoming staff meeting. The agenda includes finalizing team shirts. While he has nothing against company swag — and getting to wear the tee...
Smart businesses use a document retention policy to clarify what to save, where, and for how long. This eliminates guesswork, increases efficiency, and makes finding...
Sometimes solving an issue with an employee simply involves a manager drawing the problem to the worker’s attention. An individual who routinely tries to slip in late...
An employee who receives a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) often concludes that the organization wishes to get rid of him. While termination could be an option if the...
Think your memory is good enough or your team small enough to not bother documenting employee performance? Reconsider immediately. Time has a way of making details...
Just as an expired U.S. passport won’t get you on a plane, such a document does not fly when an employee presents one for I-9 compliance. To successfully complete Form...
Employers should actively retain their top talent by recognizing their contributions, updating their job descriptions, and potentially adjusting their job titles and...
