The new year is right around the corner, and as expected, there are new 2025 laws you’ll need to be aware of. Many of these updates will require employee handbook updates, so it’s time to start preparing for those. If you’d like support with your...
By Elizabeth Danziger Navigating the shoals of public communication today requires high emotional intelligence to ensure that everyone in your audience feels included. As Maria Cordova, president and founder of HumanageHR in Los Angeles, California, says, “We’ve all become increasingly aware of the importance of language...
We know that 2023 is and will be another year of disruption and complex employment challenges for organizations to navigate. Enter the 4-day workweek debate. The idea of a 4-day workweek is not a new concept but it's having a moment and is a hot topic of debate...
LEAVES OF ABSENCE Bereavement Leave AB 1949 requires employers with 5 or more employees to provide job protected bereavement leave that provides up to 5 days of unpaid time off upon the death of a family member, including a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, domestic partner...
Have you ever had a nightmare onboarding experience? If you’re like me, you have, and you haven’t forgotten it. It was my first day on the job, there was no warm welcome or onboarding whatsoever, and they didn’t have a desk prepared for me. Instead, I...
You’re constantly reinventing your brand and need to do the same for your workplace. While I was walking my dog yesterday morning, I was listening to a podcast and the guest brought up the topic of reinventing yourself. She talked about how it was never too...
If you asked me I’d say it’s because people aren’t comfortable talking about something they don’t fully understand. THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE. It is essential -not just a good idea- for employers to reduce the stigma around mental health in the workplace. According to the National...
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) in the Workplace. What Does It Mean and How Do We Get There? Last week I attended two workshops, two days in a row, on the topic of diversity and inclusion. Instead of my typical weeknight evenings of binge-watching my favorite...
What if I told you that traditional annual performance reviews stifle creativity, serve no concrete purpose, and are a waste of time and paperwork? Well, I have said it time and time again for many years, and the response has ranged from; “Yes, I agree...
President & Founder of HumanageHR, Maria Cordova, is interviewed by Napa’s KVON radio host, Chris Templeton, about various HR issues such as California’s new sick leave law, and the makings of a good leader. Listen to the KVON Radio Interview below: ...
