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The Pursuit of a Happy Workplace Culture: 10 Ways to Keep Employees Happy

Creating a workplace culture that prioritizes creating happy, fulfilled employees is always a key component in the recipe for success. ...

Would You Allow It? Gen Z Is Reportedly Bringing Parents to Interviews

Reports suggest that parents of Gen Z job seekers are attending interviews. This may appear unusual, but it’s important to dig into the data. ...

Bereavement Leave Isn’t Just a Fringe Benefit but a Central Employee Demand

The demand for bereavement leave is growing, but employers aren’t necessarily planning to increase their offerings at a similar scale. ...

‘How do I track my IRS tax refund?’ and other questions answered!

Compensation - February 23, 2026

If you’re wondering ‘Where’s my refund?’, we have got you covered with all your IRS track tax refund questions answered under the sun. ...

Are In-House Therapists at Work a Good Idea? Diving Into Mental Health Musings

Providing in-house therapists at work could be the key to happier and more productive employees who feel supported on the job. ...

Are Employees Beating Back a Career Crisis with an Adult “Gap Year” from Work?

Are adults contemplating taking a gap year from work? Sabbaticals aren’t unusual, but their impact on the workplace could be substantial. ...

Why the EU Pay Transparency Trigger is HR’s New Priority

Employee Benefits - February 13, 2026

The arrival of the EU pay transparency directive represents more than a monumental shift in the European Labor Law. ...

Workplace DEI Trends Put Belongingness at the Center of the Conversation

Workplace DEI trends are uncommon in 2026, but businesses still have to ensure that inclusive, unifying practices guide their operations. ...

Should Employers Offer Heartbreak Leave for Workers Healing from Breakups?

About 33% of workers think employers should offer heartbreak leave to allow them to recover from the initial blow of their breakups in peace. ...

Why the New SSP Reform is a massive productivity play

Employee Benefits - February 10, 2026

The new SSP reform in 2026 ends the “presenteeism paradox.” Learn how Day-One Sick Pay and the Employment Rights Act 2025 impact UK productivity. ...

Could Denmark’s Childcare System Be the Blueprint to Addressing the Motherhood Penalty?

Denmark’s childcare system is one of the most comprehensive systems for early care, which, in turn, supports working parents. ...

Improved PTO Offerings Could Be the Solution to Reducing Employee Turnover

There is a link between PTO and employee turnover, with additional paid time off helping employees stay on the job. ...

Shutdown Back Pay Update 2026: Do furloughed employees get paid?

Employee Benefits - February 04, 2026

Do furloughed employees get back pay? Your legal rights under GEFTA after the federal shutdown of 2026 cover a lot more. ...

2026 Update: Is government shutdown back pay required by law?

Compensation - February 04, 2026

Are you covered? What pay protections during government shutdown guarantee retroactive pay, and are federal, furloughed and contractors covered? ...

HR’s Playbook for 2025 Federal Government Shutdown

Employee Benefits - February 03, 2026

The federal government shutdown in 2026, which began at midnight on January 31, has once again transformed our civil service into a collateral pawn of partisan brinkmansh...

Why is no one talking about the gender pay gap in Australia

Compensation - February 01, 2026

In a nation that prides itself on ‘the fair go’, the persistent gender pay gap in Australia remains a glaring economic and social injustice. ...