With Valentine’s Day upon us, cupid may have left a few arrows in the workplace. People spend a lot of time with coworkers, including time at work and at social events, so it is not unheard of for workplace relationships to evolve into romantic relationships. A U.S. workforce study found that 36 percent of workers
The ABC’s of CBD: What Employers Need to Know
With the legalization and decriminalization of hemp in 2018 by the 2018 Farm Bill, we are seeing an explosion of CBD products in markets all across the U.S. You can buy CBD lotions, oils, tinctures, vapes, and even CBD-laced foods. (Although there is a bill in place to ban CBD-laced food and beverages.) CBD (short
Performance Evaluations: Why It’s A Good Thing For Public Employers
In the corporate world, the practice of giving annual performance reviews to employees has come under attack in recent years. Leading business magazines and newspapers have printed articles advocating for the elimination of performance evaluations. There are even books in the marketplace that teach companies how to get rid of performance reviews. Among the reasons
Holidays and the Workplace: Be Merry or Bah Humbug
Ready or not, the holidays are here. Not only are the holidays a time to reflect on the passing year, but also a time full of fun, festive celebrations. As you get ready for this season’s festivities at work, make sure to keep in mind following tips that can help your agency stay in the