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The SHRM Foundation’s Elizabeth Kohm discusses the benefits to hiring people with criminal records.

Benefits like earned wage access and tuition reimbursement are ways to help your employees get their financial lives in order.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, experts and HR execs shared what works when it comes to supporting the well-being of their workforce.

Despite vocal promises to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace, discrimination is still rampant and employers aren’t doing enough to advance their efforts.

Because of the transitory nature of their lives, military spouses are often forced to put their careers on hold.

Proponents of shorter weeks now point to studies showing a boost in employee productivity and well-being, prompting countries such as Ireland and Iceland to try them out.

Employers should review their background checks and drug testing policies to understand how to create a culture where people want to work.

Learn how to arrange your at-home office space to prevent injuries down the line.

Amid the great resignation, managers may be the ones responsible for pushing employees out the door.

September is National Recovery Month. Our top stories highlight resources for employers to support employees struggling to overcome addictions.

Women ranked the best companies to work for, based on factors like culture, representation and benefits.

The COO of data solutions firm Validity discusses how his company is managing and enforcing a mandatory vaccine policy.

A survey from DrugAbuse.com found that certain industries are more tolerant and forgiving than others toward employees who come to work incapacitated.

Our top stories highlight the ways HR leaders are navigating what comes next in the world of work.

Credit unions expanded perks and benefits for workers whose personal lives and jobs were rocked by the pandemic. The added costs are bearable and will be necessary to keep employees over the long term, executives say.

Employees turning to drugs and alcohol to cope during COVID are bringing their addictions into the workplace.

A shorter workweek boosts employee productivity and can impact a person’s mental health and wellness.

“The fire is on right now to say, ‘Why can’t I do that?’” says Marilyn Espinosa, vice president of employee benefits at HUB International.

From more mental health support to career building opportunities, employees are speaking up about what matters most.

“We need to challenge the idea that everyone should or does drink alcohol,” said Alexandria Walker, co-founder of Bee Sober, at the Society of Human Resources 2021 annual conference.