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Quiet Cracking: A Silent Threat to Engagement

29 July 2025

Quiet Cracking: A Silent Threat to Engagement

Author: Heather Nezich

A new phenomenon is slowly gaining attention in the workplace called quiet cracking, and it’s quietly chipping away at employee morale, motivation, and productivity.

Multi-State Handbook Policy Strategy

29 July 2025

Multi-State Handbook Policy Strategy

Author: Michael Burns

Employers with operations or employees in multiple states face challenges when creating policies that comply with varying state regulations. Many states now have different requirements related to areas like pay transparency and paid time off, and new employment laws are being introduced regularly.

HR Lessons Learned from the Astronomer Coldplay Cheating Scandal

29 July 2025

HR Lessons Learned from the Astronomer Coldplay Cheating Scandal

Author: Lauren Cromie

Most of the country has heard by now about the cheating scandal that rattled tech start-up, Astronomer, when their CEO and CPO were caught on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. The two C-suite executives, allegedly having an affair, were called out by the singer for either just being shy or looking guilty. The moment went viral, resulting in a public relations nightmare for the two employees and their employer. It’s hard to resist the drama of a workplace scandal, but beyond the...
Recording in the Workplace

29 July 2025

Recording in the Workplace

Author: Anthony Kaylin

With cell phones and listening devices now a part of everyday life, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for employers, especially HR, to manage situations where employees record conversations at work, from casual talks with managers to formal disciplinary meetings. The following guide outlines what HR professionals should know about when recording is allowed and when it’s not.

How to Build a Strong M&A Communication Plan

29 July 2025

How to Build a Strong M&A Communication Plan

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments in a business’s lifecycle. M&A activity can reshape your organization in lasting ways. But without a clear communication plan, even the most strategic deal can unravel due to confusion, panic, or misalignment.

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Quick Hits - July 30, 2025

29 July 2025

Quick Hits - July 30, 2025

Author: ASE Staff

Workday bleeds into all hours: Workers slid into the habit of working at all hours during the pandemic, when many worked from home. Though fewer people are fully remote now, many are still toiling into the night and say an expanding load of meetings, emails, and actual work are a big reason.

Success Measured by Empathy: A Leadership Reflection Inspired by Warren Buffett

22 July 2025

Success Measured by Empathy: A Leadership Reflection Inspired by Warren Buffett

Author: Mary E. Corrado

According to Warren Buffett, success can be measured with just one word – “love” – meaning that wealth and acclaim pale when compared to the depth of our human connections. But what if we reframe that wisdom through the lens of empathy? Instead of asking how much we are loved, we could ask how deeply we understand and respond to others.

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First Court Decision on ESTA Handed Down

22 July 2025

First Court Decision on ESTA Handed Down

Author: Michael Burns

The Michigan Court of Claims ruled that Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law applies to collective bargaining agreements that do not address earned sick time off for workers. The Michigan Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) sued the MI Labor and Economic Opportunity Department (LEO) saying the Department did not interpret ESTA correctly.

The Gen Z Stare: Disengaged... or Just Different?

22 July 2025

The Gen Z Stare: Disengaged... or Just Different?

Author: Heather Nezich

If you’ve noticed a younger employee holding your gaze with a blank, unreadable expression, you’re not alone. What’s been dubbed the “Gen Z stare” is making waves both online and in the workplace. Though some dismiss it as a passive, disengaged look, or even a silent form of rebellion, experts suggest that this generational behavior signals something much deeper.

Changes to the TN Visa Program

22 July 2025

Changes to the TN Visa Program

Author: Anthony Kaylin

On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding certain eligibility requirements, including filing, petitions for classification, and change of status relating to the TN (or Treaty NAFTA) nonimmigrant visa classification under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Managing Abuse of Workplace Perks

22 July 2025

Managing Abuse of Workplace Perks

Author: Susan Chance

Many employers focus on enhancing the employee experience by offering perks beyond standard pay and benefits. While these extras require an investment of time and money, they can deliver a strong return if the perks are genuinely valuable to employees and used as intended.

Categories: EverythingPeople
Quick Hits - July 23, 2025

22 July 2025

Quick Hits - July 23, 2025

Author: ASE Staff

New federal minimum wage? Republican Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) on Tuesday introduced legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour from the current $7.25 per hour.  If adopted, the bill, dubbed the “Higher Wages for American Works Act of 2025,” would increase the hourly standard wage to $15 starting Jan. 1, 2026,

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State Personnel File Laws – Michigan and Other States

15 July 2025

State Personnel File Laws – Michigan and Other States

Author: Michael Burns

Since 1978 Michigan has had its own personnel file law that is commonly called the Bullard-Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act (also called the Sunshine in the Personnel File law) that requires employers to allow an employee to access information in their personnel files. It defines what and what is not considered a “personnel record.” The definition is quite broad but contains some exceptions that are not considered personnel records listed below:

Quiet Cutting: What HR Needs to Know About This Growing Trend

15 July 2025

Quiet Cutting: What HR Needs to Know About This Growing Trend

Author: Heather Nezich

You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting,” but a new trend is quietly reshaping workplaces: quiet cutting. Instead of laying off employees, organizations are increasingly reassigning workers into different roles—often without a promotion, raise, or even much choice in the matter. While this strategy may help companies avoid severance costs or negative PR tied to layoffs, it raises real concerns for morale, engagement, and retention.

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Employers

15 July 2025

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Employers

Author: Anthony Kaylin

With the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a number of provisions impact employers.  Below is a summary of the major ones.

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