Posts Tagged ‘HR’
EEOC and NLRB changes puts HR in chaos – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”- Viktor Frankl, Holocaust Survivor In the last month, chaos has reigned in the federal government. Thousands of workers no longer have jobs, some of those jobs were critical to national security.…
Read MoreIgnore DEI training, and pay the consequences – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the nation’s benchmark civil rights legislation, and it continues to resonate in America.- U.S. Department of Labor Education and training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may be on its way out with many major companies and…
Read MoreWhen HR is not your friend – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer on business, leadership “Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss”. – The New York Times Searching Google, I found that there dozens, if not hundreds, of articles with the title “HR is Not your…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Navigating HR compliance – CompLyons HR Consulting
PHOTO CREDIT: Rachel McCoy at Rae of Light Photography Navigating HR compliance is an essential, yet complex aspect of managing a small business. With employment laws constantly evolving, small business owners face the challenge of ensuring their practices align with federal, state, and local regulations. Failure to comply can result in legal actions, financial penalties,…
Read MoreWhy companies lay off people around the holidays – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “While a layoff at any time of the year is difficult for workers to absorb, it can be particularly tough during the holidays, when budgets are often stretched thin and job hunting can feel like a fool’s errand.†– Fast Company While we contemplate…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: CompLyons HR Consulting marks its one-year anniversary
Photos: W. Parmentier Media, provided Crook Point Brewing Company in East Providence served as the backdrop for a group of friends, colleagues and dignitaries to gather to honor the first anniversary of a local company. Patty Lyons-Bousquet, Owner of CompLyons HR Consulting, LLC was the honoree on a night that featured remarks from East Providence…
Read MoreHow the manosphere seeps into the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business leadership “The manosphere is a sprawling ecosystem of podcasts, YouTubers, message boards, and more aimed at disgruntled men.” – NPR A new word clarified the recent confusing behavior of young men in the 21st century. The word is “manosphere”. It sounds mystifying, for it seems to defy…
Read MoreHandling election emotions in the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “You likely have a divided workplace when it comes to political opinions, which is heightened and maybe even exposed during the political season,” – Stephen Paskoff, CEO Employment Learning Innovations From optimism and pride to disappointment, disillusionment, and even fear, employees must now “contemplate what the election results mean for their…
Read MoreWork Wounds: The hidden impact of workplace trauma on mental health – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer Psychologically “Wounded” at Work: The Hidden Impact of Workplace Trauma on Mental Health” “When an employee experiences a work wound, it’s often an unhealed wound that festers in the workplace.” – Bree Johnson, founder of Executive Unschool What happens when continuous bad behavior is normalized in the workplace?…
Read MoreBig data takes over organizational decision making – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership Without proper HR analytics, executives wouldn’t be able to make proper business decisions that relate to hiring, firing or promoting employees. – Forbes Advisor If you’ve ever felt that you are just a number at work, you may be exactly right. In order to improve…
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