Arbitration Agreements: What are they? Why have they hit the Department of Labor’s radar? What does this mean for employers? So many questions… And The People Perspective is here to share our thoughts. Most arbitration agreements that are used for employment purposes require the employee to agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration. They are...

Generational workforce recruitment is a broad topic.  As recruiters, we’re seeing significant differences in the way we must recruit for each generation.  One size does not fit all so it’s important to ensure our recruitment strategies allow us to have the best connection to each generation. Today we’ll focus on Generation Z! From the job...

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act President Joe Biden recently signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act), expanding federal protections for both pregnant and nursing workers. The PWFA creates a legal obligation for employers to grant reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. Under the...

Many employers have their hiring signs out and are struggling to find the talent they need.  Attracting talent can be a challenging, yet very rewarding.  When you find and retain good talent, there is a measure of happiness that comes with it.  But how do you repeat that process time and again with the same...

Just weeks after pushing for paid family leave during his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced he is proposing to fund a new federal paid family and medical leave program—a plan that would have significant implications for employers if it comes to realization. Recently, Biden released a $6.8 trillion budget plan for...

Most employers have felt the pain of the labor shortage in recent years. With inflation driving pay rates higher than ever and the new wave of quiet quitting, employers have been forced to find creative ways to maintain and stabilize their workforce in a highly competitive environment. Now is the time for employers to be...

Oklahoma State Question 820, Marijuana Legalization Initiative is on the Oklahoma ballot March 7th 2023. “Is my business ready for this challenge in an already scarce workforce?” is the question the mainstream business owner is asking themselves today as they see the advertisements for this initiative. While we cannot answer that question for everyone, however, we...

I bet you are. It’s a pretty buzzy term. But here is the deal, it REALLY is important. In fact, I think it is critical to effective leadership. So, for your sanity, and readability, I’ll keep it short. If you’ve read any Kristi’s Korners, or anything I write, for that matter, you know it is...

Spring is on its way and along with that comes new growth.  The flowers are peeking up through the ground and new life is blossoming.  Opportunities abound for growth in your career as well.  To kick off your search for opportunities, it’s important to start with a great resume. There are three things important areas...

Mental health continues to be a major focus as we progress into 2023. With burnout, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions on the rise, it is imperative that employers have a plan in place to assist employees when the need arises. Leaders are often uncertain how to navigate these areas because, typically, the direction...