DOL Launches Project Firewall: What H-1B Employers Must Do Now

The DOL’s new Project Firewall initiative marks a major escalation in H-1B enforcement, putting employers on notice to tighten their compliance immediately.

The Government Shutdown’s Ripple Effect on Employers - and What Comes Next

The federal shutdown may be nearing an end, but its impact on employers will be felt long after operations resume.

EEOC Is Back in Action: What Employers Need to Know Now

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has regained its quorum and is now positioned to take formal action on agency priorities.

Compliance, Employment Law, DEIJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 6, 2025EEOC Is Back in Action: What Employers Need to Know Now, 2025, EEOCComment

Toxic Workplaces Are Scarier Than Any Haunted House

A haunted house might give you a fright — but a toxic workplace drains morale, drives away talent, and lingers long after Halloween.

CultureJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 30, 2025Toxic Workplaces Are Scarier Than Any Haunted House, 2025Comment

What’s Hiding in Your Handbook? Cleaning Out Policy Cobwebs Before Year-End

Your employee handbook might look harmless — but buried in the fine print could be outdated policies, confusing language, or compliance risks just waiting to jump out.

Why Employees Ghost HR — And What to Do About It

When employees are afraid to talk to HR, it’s not just a trust issue—it’s a sign your culture needs a reset.

Culture, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 14, 2025Why Employees Ghost HR — And What to Do About It, 2025, HRComment

Which Employer-Related Government Agencies Are Affected by the Federal Shutdown?

With the federal government now officially shut down, employers can expect delays, cancellations, and reduced operations across key labor and employment agencies.

Update: IRS Releases Official List of Occupations Eligible for No-Tax-on-Tips Deduction

The IRS has released proposed regulations clarifying which workers qualify for the no-tax-on-tips deduction—giving employers a clearer roadmap before year-end reporting kicks in.

Why Career Growth Is the New Currency for Employers

Today’s employees expect opportunities to grow, and companies that fail to deliver risk losing their best talent.

Jacquelyn GernaeySeptember 18, 2025Why Career Growth Is the New Currency for Employers, 2025Comment

Salary Banding: A Smarter Way to Set Pay, Stay Competitive, and Support Growth

When compensation feels like guesswork, salary banding brings clarity, helping you pay competitively, fairly, and strategically.

How to Lead Your Workforce Through the AI Transition

As AI reshapes the modern workplace, employers must prepare their teams with transparency, strategy, and a human-first mindset.

Culture, Leadership, Strategy, TrainingJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 4, 2025How to Lead Your Workforce Through the AI Transition, 2025, AIComment

Nearly Half of Employees Feel Stuck—Here’s How Employers Can Change That

Nearly half of workers feel stuck in their jobs—with limited opportunities for growth—and it's pushing many to look elsewhere.