September 5th, 2023
Whether to return to office is a complex decision that involves far more than financial or nostalgic considerations. The reality is that it works better for some and worse for others. But whatever you do, it's important to treat people fairly.
This is an excellent discussion of the pros and cons and issues to consider before you require employees to return on-site.
September 6th, 2023
Gender is construct. Even the same kind of flowers have infinite variations in color, markings, patterns, and size. Some maybe subtle, others more pronounced. But we would never say that any of them are wrong.
It turns out that people are like that too.
This is an excellent discussion of inclusion of transgender employees as well as the employment law issues and how to improve your inclusion of everyone at work.
September 7st, 2023
Quiet quitting has been around forever and is kind of silly to talk about. What people need is flexibility to deal with the world and life, acknowledgement that there will never be a "back to normal," and employers to take new approaches to the work and relationship that benefit everyone. It's possible. Technology is part of the answer .
September 8st, 2023
The EEOC has been working to understand how HR Tech tools work, their risks and benefits, and how to monitor the effects of AI. Trying to enforce discrimination laws in this environment is like being an umpire in a game of Calvin ball. There's only one rule: it can't be played the same way twice.
Here is an excellent analysis of the EEOC's Strategic Plan and how the agency will prioritize enforcement actions and be responsive to claims.
September 11th, 2023
The reality is that people are "impaired" at work all the time; drugs and alcohol are the least of the problems. Grownups generally do not come to work wasted because it's harder to get stuff done. But they do come to work with disabilities, health issues, and difficulties with friends and family. It's part of being human. Focus on compassion, not whether someone had some edibles over the weekend.
And know whether the laws where you have employees have changed. Here's an excellent summary of some of the new state laws on weed and work.
