Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law Goes Into Effect in 2026: What You Need to Know
The Minnesota paid leave policy for 2026 provides up to 20 weeks of paid leave protections for medical or family leave combined. ...
Should You Apply for Jobs During the Holiday Season?
Wondering whether to apply for jobs during the holidays or pause your search? Experts suggest you continue applying for opportunities. ...
How Do You Handle a High Performer Who Is Quietly Poisoning the Team?
How do you manage a high performer whose behavior quietly harms the team? In this Q&A With Jane, we explore accountability, culture, and how to address toxic behavio...
Which US States Are Hiking the Minimum Wage in 2026?
Here’s a list of the US states raising their minimum wages in 2026, with most changes scheduled to take place immediately on January 1. ...
How to handle an employee who only does the bare minimum
Struggling with an employee who only does the bare minimum? In this Q&A With Jane Harper, learn how to identify quiet quitting. ...
How do you retain employees who are only here for the paycheck?
Today’s workplace is being reshaped by an unusual trend. Many employees are no longer aiming for awards, promotions or applause. They are working just enough to meet ex...
Q&A With Jane: Help! I am the HR manager everyone trauma dumps on
Our resident HR advisor Jane Harper shares why employee emotional dumping happens and how HR professionals can cope with burnout. ...
Can companies still track activity while working from home?
“Q&A With Jane” questions whether companies can monitor employees during WFH, what’s legal, what’s invasive, and how HR should handle digital surveillance et...
Should you host a holiday party after layoffs? Jane Harper weighs in
In this Q&A, Jane answers a timely question: Is it appropriate to host a holiday party after layoffs? She explains how companies can avoid tone-deaf missteps and reb...
The UK’s Suicide Prevention Standard Fills a Gap in Current Workplace Operations
The UK’s latest suicide prevention standard, released by the BSI, addresses the growing need for employers to consider their role in employee well-being. ...
Investing in an ATS In Hiring Can Optimize Your Recruitment Process at Once
Using applicant tracking systems, or ATS, in the hiring process can improve the hiring experience for both the employer and future employees. ...
Microsoft’s Agent 365 Heralds the Future of HR: Managing a Synthetic Workforce
With the introduction of Microsoft’s Agent 365 hub and Agentic AI tools, the boundaries between HR and IT continue to blur. ...
What to do when an employee keeps complaining about others
Tired of one employee stirring the pot? Jane Harper lays out a calm, practical roadmap dealing with an employee who keeps complaining at work. ...
Federal workers pay during 2025 shutdown: Is back pay guaranteed?
The HR Digest’s FAQ-style guide breaks down everything you need to know about federal workers back pay, government shutdown protections. ...
What to say when an employee asks for a raise
So, what do you say when an employee asks for a raise and you can’t offer one? And how do you address it right? ...
What to do when an employee keeps missing deadlines
Is your employee missing deadlines again, and you’re running out of ways to address it without sounding like a broken record? ...
