“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
In the USA, employers can be held responsible (liable) for drunk employees at company-sponsored open bar events, especially if they overserve alcohol, fail to monitor consumption, or
Board members understand what strategic leadership looks like, separate governance from daily operations, and focus their limited meeting time on the association’s long-term direction. Recommended
There is a rule (law) being made to change the 1099 (independent contractor) rules back to the rules in 2021 – as the rule (law)
While many are still struggle to hire and retain workers, U.S. corporate layoffs in 2026 are happening. They are heavily driven by restructuring and streamlining
The Real Cost of HR Over-Escalation: Why Your Managers Need Training, Not a Crutch! The Problem: When HR Becomes the Department of Uncomfortable Conversations
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
