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Monthly Archives: November 2025

Caught in the Middle: Supporting Sandwich Generation Caregivers

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any employees juggle significant responsibilities beyond their professional roles. Those in the “sandwich generation” are balancing careers alongside caring for children and supporting aging parents, managing a complex and demanding load. Marvell Adams Jr., CEO of the Caregiver Action Network, speaks with host Marjorie Morrison to discuss the emotional and financial strains often faced by this growing segment of the workforce, how their competing responsibilities can affect productivity, and the steps HR can take to recognize and support employees who may be struggling to “do

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t all.” This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen

Pets and the Workplace: A “FUR-mula” for Success

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iscover how pets can transform your daily work routine, boost team morale, and even make Mondays something to look forward to. Steven Feldman, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), explains the science, shares practical solutions, and answers audience questions on embracing pet-friendly policies and benefits no matter where you work.&nb

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Pets and the Workplace: A “FUR-mula” for Success

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iscover how pets can transform your daily work routine, boost team morale, and even make Mondays something to look forward to. Steven Feldman, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), explains the science, shares practical solutions, and answers audience questions on embracing pet-friendly policies and benefits no matter where you work.&nb

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; Resources from this Week’s Episode – Pet Insurance Policy Template: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/policies/pet-insurance-benefits-policy-template

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DE Talk Unplugged: Strategies for Disability-Driven Innovation & Growth

With National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recently coming to a close, we reflect on this year’s theme, ‘Celebrating Value and Talent’. After all, individuals with disabilities are more than a compliance requirement. Each talented individuals brings unique strengths, perspectives, and lived experiences that greatly benefit a business in more ways than one. In a […]
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Sleeping on the job or sleeping on consistency?

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  Two employees break the same rule. One gets fired. The other gets another chance. That’s not just a management headache; it’s a discrimination lawsuit waiting to happen. TL;DR: A Michigan federal judge refused to dismiss a former security guard’s race discrimination claims after he was fired for sleeping on