Monster’s 2025 Polyworking Survey found that 47 percent of U.S. workers now hold more than one job, suggesting the polyworking trend is growing. Polyworking is far from a side hustle for many, writes Tom Starner. Juggling different roles has become a financial necessity with more than half of survey respondents saying their added income is “absolutely essential” to cover basic … [Read more...]
Unused PTO: a red flag
Even if employees are allowed to roll unused PTO into the next calendar year, widespread resistance to taking time off regularly isn’t a policy problem. Instead, it’s a cultural signal that people believe rest comes with a penalty. Source: HR Executive, November 20, 2025. Link. There are personal and organizational risks from avoiding personal time off and strong predictive … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – October 9, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 2, 2025. Link. Most read posts from October 2, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Unreturned phone calls can cost you more than $50,000 a year. Link. It’s the process that counts. Link. Case suggests Tamiflu MAY help cats infected with H5N1. Link. Meeting Gen Zs where they learn. Link. Got the giggles? … [Read more...]
Goodbye trial by fire, hello strategic onboarding
Employers have an average of just 44 days during onboarding to influence whether a new employee will stay for the long term, according to BambooHR. Jill Barth shares perspectives from onboarding professionals and identifies key principles that make the difference between success and failure. Source: HR Executive, July 11, 2025. Link. The most effective onboarding programs … [Read more...]
Mental health stigma. There’s still a lot of work to do
The pandemic blew the door wide open on mental health, but the intensity of the efforts to reduce stigma that the early pandemic prompted has leveled off, stated Deb Smolensky, CWP, CLP, WELCOA. In this article, Jen Colletta provides considerations from an HR perspective and how HR can drive a more supportive mental health culture. Source: HR Executive, May 8, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – December 19, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 12, 2024. Link. Most read posts from December 12, 2024 AHD Bulletin Are you asking the right questions? Link. Better flooring creates fewer slip-ups. Link. Bred heifers need individual care, nutrition during winter months. Link. USDA offers support to address rural veterinarian shortage. … [Read more...]
Debunking 3 top misconceptions about HR
Cheryl Swirnow addresses persistent misconceptions and clarifies HR’s critical role in modern organizations in this article. Asserting HR plays an increasingly strategic role in shaping company culture, driving DEI initiatives and managing flexible work policies, she focuses on these three myths: Myth 1: HR is all about micromanagement Myth 2: HR is responsible for … [Read more...]
A new federal pregnancy law is now in effect; what HR needs to know
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect on June 27, requiring employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to pregnant workers from pregnancy through the postpartum period, including time off to recover . . . unless such accommodations would lead to an “undue hardship” on the part of the employer. Employees no longer must prove they should be accommodated. … [Read more...]
HR’s role in changing the conversation about alcohol use
For employers and their HR pros, it is increasingly important to understand that alcohol use is not an “all or nothing” proposition for employees, says Terri-Lynn Mackay, PhD. Rather, it exists on a spectrum, from people who do not drink to those who have a diagnosed disorder. Mackay shares ideas for changing the conversation about alcohol use in the workplace and … [Read more...]