Building a Collaborative Culture: Why & How HR Can Use Team-Based Play
Most organizations believe they’re collaborative. They point to their values, agile ways of work, and investment in cross-functional teams...
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Two Men Broke a Barrier No Human Had Ever Broken. Neither Did It Alone.
O ne hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. That’s the winning time for Sunday’s London Marathon winner, Sebastian Sawe, who...
Gallup: Half of Employed American Adults Now Use AI on the Job
A new survey from Gallup finds half of employed American adults saying they use AI in their work at...
If Free Help Was Available and You Turned It Down, Can You Still Claim Undue Hardship?
A blind customer care advocate asked for screen reading software. According to the EEOC, his employer tested two products, decided the software wasn’t compatible, turned down a free offer from a state agency to help, and terminated him. That sequence cost $270,000. This week is EEOC Settlement Week on The
Anni Evans: Navigating Public Sector HR’s Unique Challenges
For Anni Evans, a career as a public servant seemed like the sensible route to take. But it turned...
DEAMcon26 Day 1 Recap: 25 Years, One Room, and a Regulatory Landscape That Isn’t Waiting for Anyone
The post DEAMcon26 Day 1 Recap: 25 Years, One Room, and a Regulatory Landscape That Isn’t Waiting for Anyone appeared
What the ADA Requires When a Drug Test Flags a Legally Prescribed Medication
According to the EEOC, the company’s own doctors cleared two employees as fit for duty. The employer allegedly refused to let them return anyway, unless they switched the medications treating their disabilities. That decision cost $300,000. This week is EEOC Settlement Week on The Employer Handbook: one recent EEOC settlement
PSHRA Member Agencies Selected for Work for America Talent Accelerator Program
Seven PSHRA member agencies are among the 12 cities selected to take part in Work for America’s Talent Accelerator...
Employee Feedback: 7 Opportunities to Ask for Information
Explore the crucial role of employee feedback and learn how managers can leverage everyday activities to gather insights effectively. The post Employee Feedback: 7 Opportunities to Ask for Information appeared first on hr bartender.
The Shift From Reactive to Proactive Mental Health at Work with Stephen Sokoler
Most companies don’t think about employee mental health until something goes wrong and by then, it’s already too late....
HR Job Requirements: What You Need To Know in 2026
Technological developments are reshaping the workplace fast, and the HR function is no exception. Today, employers prioritize skills and...
What Does the ADA Require Before You Pull a Telework Accommodation You Already Approved?
The employer granted a dispatcher’s telework accommodation, watched her work successfully from home for nearly three years, then yanked it without ever talking to her according to the EEOC. That sequence cost $280,000. This week is EEOC Settlement Week on The Employer Handbook: one recent EEOC settlement per day, with
Ep160: You Can Pump… If We’re Staffed
Send us Fan Mail When a medical facility told a new mother that she could take a couple of...
30 Best Stay Interview Questions To Ask Employees [Free Template]
Stay interview questions help employers uncover what employees value, where they may feel frustrated, and what support they need...
Geralda Larkins: Serving Her Community at the Point of Impact
Geralda Larkins’ career in public service started with one of the largest employers in U.S. federal government. Larkins is...
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
The patent, which has a priority date of November 2015, covers Fama’s core method, system, and machine learning architecture...