

How Managers Play a Role in Employee Mental Health
I worked for a bully, and it nearly destroyed me. I didn’t realize it at the time, but the toll it took on my mental


California Labor Report (March 2023)
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What to Do with Your Tax Return Money
Spring has undeniably sprung, and we can poke our heads out and feel the sun. And with spring comes everyone’s favorite American holiday…Tax Day and


20+ Company Picnic Ideas for Every Kind of Culture
As we roll toward brighter days, it’s time to start thinking about ways to celebrate your employees by giving them some moments in the sunshine.


California Labor Report (February 2023)
Each month, Star Staffing, an award-winning recruiting and temp hiring firm with locations throughout California, compiles new data and shares expert insights on the state


5 Employee Wellness Activity Ideas on a $0 Budget
The number of employee wellness programs out there can feel overwhelming, and there are so many ideas and solutions that it can paralyze your ability


Why We Should Invest in Employee Wellness Programs: An Open Letter
Employee wellness programs often take the back burner to other HR initiatives. In today’s column from the Wellness Value founder Michelle Strasburger, she imagines how


We Hired an On-Site Performance Coach — Here’s Why
Have you seen Ted Lasso, the beloved T.V. show about a British soccer team who hires an American football coach? In one moving episode, a


Ask the Hiring Boss: What HR Processes Should I Automate?
Ask the Hiring Boss is our ongoing advice series dedicated to all questions HR. Today, we’re covering automation, technology, and AI in the workplace. Each month, our


7 Things You Need to Know About Daylight Savings Time at Work
Daylight Savings Time will start on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2:00 AM. Clocks spring forward, and 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM. Daylight Savings Time


3 Easy Ways to Recession-Proof Your Career
It’s painful to say it, but we’re in a recession, and for many of us, it’s the second or even third of our professional lives.


Ask the Hiring Boss: It’s a New Year — When’s the best time to ask for a raise?
Ask the Hiring Boss is our ongoing advice series dedicated to all questions involbing HR. Today, we’re covering workplace holiday parties and workplace celebrations.