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HR Horror Stories

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On this special episode of Honest HR, Hosts Amber Clayton and Wendy Fong discuss “HR Horror Stories” directly from SHRM’s Knowledge Center. From natural disasters to harassment to cybersecurity and more, learn how to navigate some of these spooky situations. 

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Abercrombie’s Former CEO Mike Jeffries Was Just Arrested in a Sex Trafficking Case. This Is Why You Never Ignore Sexual Harassment

Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested today, October 22, on sex trafficking charges. Jeffries ran Abercrombie from 1992 to 2014. While Jeffries is no longer CEO, the claims of bad
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Job Seekers Confidence Drops to Lowest Level in Over Two Years

It may sound cynical to say that bad news for job seekers is good news for employers, but in many cases, that’s absolutely the truth. The labor market, like any market, is based on supply and demand. When demand is high and supply is low, prices (wages in the case of the labor market) tend […]
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Employees Need More from Financial Wellness Programs

The rising cost of living is hurting more than employees’ wallets—it’s hurting their productivity. And employers are seeing the effects firsthand. ZayZoon’s recent 2024 State of Employee Financial Wellness Report found that while only 36% of employees reported that financial stress impacts their work performance, 63% of employers believed employees who struggle financially perform worse […]
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Case Study: New Hampshire Legislature Passes Law Allowing Firearms in Employees’ Vehicles

Although the debate between those wanting to protect the right to possess firearms and those who advocate for stricter gun control is often thought of as a federal issue, gun laws are often a function of state and local laws. We draw your attention to this important issue because the New Hampshire House and Senate […]
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Equity Served Hot

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, Chad and Cheese chat with Maria Colacurcio, CEO at Syndio, Alim Dhanji, CHRO, TD SYNNEX, and Ana White, EVP and Chief People Officer at Lumen to discuss the critical issues surrounding workplace equity, the importance of data-driven approaches, and the impact of recent legal changes on DEI initiatives. The conversation highlights the need for transparency, the role of AI in reducing bias, and real stories of how pay equity adjustments have positively affected employees’ lives. Achieving equity is an ongoing journey that requires commitment from leadership and a culture of inclusion.

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Equality Served Hot

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, Chad and Cheese chat with Maria Colacurcio, CEO at Syndio, Alim Dhanji, CHRO, TD SYNNEX, and Ana White, EVP and Chief People Officer at Lumen to discuss the critical issues surrounding workplace equity, the importance of data-driven approaches, and the impact of recent legal changes on DEI initiatives. The conversation highlights the need for transparency, the role of AI in reducing bias, and real stories of how pay equity adjustments have positively affected employees’ lives. Achieving equity is an ongoing journey that requires commitment from leadership and a culture of inclusion.

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Equality Served Hot

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, Chad and Cheese chat with Maria Colacurcio, Aleem Danji, and Ana White to discuss the critical issues surrounding workplace equity, the importance of data-driven approaches, and the impact of recent legal changes on DEI initiatives. The conversation highlights the need for transparency, the role of AI in reducing bias, and real stories of how pay equity adjustments have positively affected employees’ lives. Achieving equity is an ongoing journey that requires commitment from leadership and a culture of inclusion.

ENJOY!

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