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The ROI of Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
At a time when burnout, quiet quitting, and fierce competition for talent are reshaping the workforce, Sarah Adler, PsyD, founder and CEO of Wave, is pioneering a bold new approach to mental health. With a background in clinical psychology and a professorship at Stanford, Adler is not just an innovator in behavioral healthcare, she’s a reformer determined to reshape how we think about well-being at work. She shared her thoughts this week on America Back to Work. Changing Perceptions Around Workplace Mental Health “We are in an access to care crisis,” Adler declared. With only 550,000 licensed mental health providers […]
Ensuring Background Check Compliance in Gig Economy Hiring
The rise of the gig economy has transformed how organizations source, onboard, and manage talent. With a workforce composed of independent contractors, freelancers, part-time workers, and short-term hires, traditional employment frameworks are increasingly challenged, especially regarding compliance with background screening laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines. As hiring models become more fluid, compliance cannot remain static. It must evolve with the employment landscape. Navigating this shift responsibly requires a deeper understanding of the legal responsibilities involved in background screening and the unique risks posed by non-traditional work arrangements. New Workforce, Same […]
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The Hidden Cost of Leadership Burnout and Why HR Can’t Ignore It
Burnout is no longer just a frontline concern. When leaders burn out, the consequences ripple across teams, departments, and the organization’s strategic future. HR professionals who prioritize recruitment, retention, and performance cannot afford to overlook the toll leadership burnout takes on the individuals affected and overall productivity, morale, and culture. Burnout at the leadership level is uniquely damaging. Executives, directors, and managers are often an organization’s cultural barometers. When they’re stretched too thin or mentally exhausted, their ability to make sound decisions, lead effectively, and inspire others diminishes. Over time, this doesn’t just increase turnover; it threatens operational resilience and […]