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Workspan Daily
02/24/2023
Finally, Kagan noted in the majority opinion that the text of a 1949 regulation — that highly compensated workers (currently defined as those earning $107,000 a year or more) would not receive overtime pay if they have supervisory duties and are paid at least $455 per week in the form of a salary — clearly indicated that it did not apply to employees who are paid based on how many days they work and are not guaranteed minimum weekly wages.
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Workspan Daily
01/17/2024
F uture of Cannabis Workplace Laws More states are penning laws similar to California’s that would protect off-duty marijuana use, although many carve out exceptions for “safety-sensitive positions.”
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Workspan Daily
10/31/2024
Unpaid leave for civic duty or sabbaticals was also likely less appealing to both businesses and workers in an economically constrained environment.
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Workspan Daily
08/04/2025
Access a bonus Workspan Daily Plus+ article on this subject:
;What Are TR Pros’ Options for Paid Care Leave Design; Removing Barriers
The Prudential study found the paid leave programs most frequently offered by employers included:
;Parental (89%);
;Military (55%);
;Caregiving (52%);
;Pregnancy loss (51%);
When it came to caregiving duties, the study highlighted that many employees took time in the last three years to provide care for:
;Someone other than a child (41%);
;A child (33%);
;A child
and someone else (21%);
However, some barriers may prevent workers from accessing the workplace policies they need to enrich their personal and professional lives.
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Workspan Daily
09/09/2025
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;How can the company maintain talent while meeting fiduciary duties?
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Workspan Daily Plus+
10/15/2025
The request must include a proposed work schedule and a transition plan for current responsibilities and duties.
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Workspan Daily
02/04/2026
As caregiving duties have expanded to other family members, there is a delicate balance between time off policies and business needs, she explained; therefore, organizations that implement NICU leave should ensure the policy is accessible, compassionate and supported at all levels.
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Workspan Daily
12/11/2024
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Measuring a Program’s Success
According to Schulz, once a recognition program is put into place, employers can understand the impact of how well-recognized and appreciated employees feel by evaluating:
;Employee engagement surveys;
;Safety metrics;
;Absenteeism rates;
;Trust in leadership;
;Turnover/retention;
;Mental healthcare-related claims;
;Employee willingness to promote their organization as a great place to work (employee Net Promoter Score);
;Productivity; Understand the State of Rewards The 2026 State of Rewards Report from WorldatWork delivers a clear wake-up call: Even heavy investment in compensation and benefits isn’t enough to drive retention and engagement.
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Workspan Daily
04/23/2025
Workspan Daily article;
;HR/TR Pros Are Burned Out and at Their Breaking Point , Workspan Daily article;
;Heavy Is the Head that Wears the Crown: The State of CEO Mental Health , Workspan Daily article;
Nearly 1 in 6 leaders are experiencing burnout, according to the
2025 Global Leadership Forecast report by consulting firm DDI.
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Workspan Daily
06/03/2026
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;“What is this specific margin-heavy deal worth to my next paycheck?”
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