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    The Importance of Self-Care for HR Profession – Weekly Update
    The Importance of Self-Care for HR Profession – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    In the bustling heart of the corporate world, our role as HR professionals is paramount to the success and vitality of organizations. We are the orchestrators of a harmonious workplace, guiding talented individuals toward their fullest potential. However, in this pursuit, we often overlook a crucial aspect — our own well-being, both professionally and personally. Self-care, my dear colleagues, is not a luxury; it is a strategic necessity. Our work...
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    Five Ways to Make Retirement Plans More Equitable
    NFP
    In the current high-stress economy, American workers are growing more and more concerned with their retirement. According to a new Pew Research study, without changes, the retirement-savings gap, or the difference between the amount of money needed for a comfortable retirement and individuals’ actual savings, could create a $1.3 trillion...
    Approaching Your Work with a Strategic Mindset – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    As an HR professional, approaching your work with a strategic mindset is not just a choice; it’s a necessity in today’s dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape. Much like the cityscape of New York, the HR field is bustling with challenges and opportunities that demand a strategic approach to thrive. In...
    A Deep Dive Into the EEOC’s Proposed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations
    Katharine C. Weber, Joseph J. Lynett, Jenifer M. Bologna, Catherine A. Cano & Tara K. Burke
    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) formally published its proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) in the Federal Register on Aug. 11, 2023. Although the PWFA borrows from existing laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
    Practicing Positive Employee Relations – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    In today’s fast-paced world of work, where technology and remote collaboration have become the norm, it’s easy to overlook the timeless importance of positive employee relations. We as HR professionals understand that fostering a workplace environment built on trust, respect, and open communication is not just a nice-to-have but an...
    Treating People with Dignity and Respect – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    The nationwide shortage of grammar and high-school sports officials is significantly exacerbated by the detrimental impact of poor parent behavior. The presence of unruly parents on the sidelines of youth sporting events has created an environment that drives potential officials away and tarnishes the overall experience for everyone involved.When parents...
    Servant Leadership – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    Servant leadership is a transformative approach that redefines traditional leadership paradigms. It emphasizes leaders' responsibility to serve their teams and communities, prioritizing the needs, growth, and well-being of others. Rather than a top-down hierarchy, servant leadership fosters collaboration, empathy, and empowerment. Practitioners of servant leadership actively listen to their team...
    Optimizing the Employee Experience for Today’s Complex Workforce
    NFP
    An organization’s people are the most critical factor in driving success. That’s why the solutions you choose to deploy to support your employees are among the most important decisions an organization makes. And let’s face it – these decisions aren’t getting any easier. The diverse needs of a multigenerational workforce....
    The Importance of Taking Vacations – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    Ken Meyer is on vacation so please enjoy this re-run of a President's Message. Colleagues, in the fast-paced world we inhabit, where stress and burnout have become all too common, it is imperative to recognize the significance of taking a well deserved vacation from work. As President of NYC SHRM,...
    Care Continuum
    Mount Sinai Solutions
    Employee Health Care: Taking a Continuum of Care Approach Top-tier health care is one of the best ways to attract and keep talented employees,but as the health care system grows more complex, it can be harder than ever toprovide a unified and seamless care experience. In fact, McKinsey recently reportedthat...
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