“Insights from Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®” as featured in USA Today Yes, USA Today—that’s right. In this powerhouse article, I’m diving into the nuts
The First Amendment only protects you from government censorship, not consequences from a private employer. Under “at-will” employment, bosses can generally fire or discipline you
If you want a strong workplace culture, engaged employees, and reduced legal risk, here is one simple truth – you have to train your managers.
There is no single federal mandate requiring private employers to conduct workplace harassment training, meaning rules are set entirely by state and local laws. A
A recent court ruling (Mobley v. Workday) sends a clear message: *Employers cannot rely on AI hiring vendors as a shield from discrimination claims!* Sure,
If you’re losing money right now, it is not because of your employees — but because of how they’re being led. And I use the
External recruiter services help companies find the best workers quickly by saving time, reaching hidden talent, and using expert hiring skills. https://thehrlady.com/services/hr-consultant/ Why Hire an
You wrote the handbook. You had everyone sign it. You checked the box. …and nothing changed. Because: If your team doesn’t understand expectations, that’s not
Employee surveys are a powerful tool for driving engagement and business performance, but they come with a major caveat. If leadership lacks the intent or
Every time you fix an employee’s mistake for them, you teach them: “You can’t do this without me.” That creates dependency, low ownership and zero
Most employee surveys are a waste of time. Not because surveys don’t work. Because leaders don’t. Employees take the survey. ▶ They answer honestly (or
If your team doesn’t know: where you’re going & why it matters, they’re guessing. And they’re probably guessing wrong. A real vision: ✔ Drives decisions
And most leaders say: “I had no idea they were unhappy.” That’s the problem. If you’re not having real conversations, you are: 🎯 The last
Generative AI is totally cool (I’m obsessed) and a huge time saver… But, please use caution with AI tools! Is it accurate? Mostly, but…”Scientists Invented
You have one employee who won’t speak in meetings, yet another who dominates every conversation. Neither is wrong. They’re just wired differently. Leaders who ignore
Not per the Federal Law, but: General FMLA FAQs Check out this link, which include a lot answers to some serious questions, even info about
Fear gets results. Fast. But it also: 🎯 Pushes your best people out first 🎯 Hides problems instead of fixing them 🎯 Forces you to
In 2001, the Southeast ADA Center launched its first web course, ADA Basic Building Blocks. Since then, over 65,000 people from the United States and 150
Most leaders think they have a people problem. They don’t. They often have a mirror problem. After 30+ years in HR, I can tell you
The law hasn’t changed. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, discrimination has always meant the same thing—if an employment decision is
SHRM, the organization that teaches HR, managers and companies to not discriminate, lost a huge court case on race discrimination and retaliation. Ouch! The stakes
