MRA Blog

10/4/22

We’ve all heard the adage "what you don’t know can’t hurt you." When it comes to HR compliance issues, experience tells us this principle is clearly invalid.

9/21/11

Observe the “histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

9/6/22

With a thoughtful approach by employers, a clear policy, and ample training, employers can establish a strong foundation for handling emoji use.

8/23/22

Recently, new terms have emerged that are new to the work environment--hustle culture and quiet quitting.

8/9/22

"We are looking for volunteers for our new Drive Thru Express! Earn 5 free entrees per shift (1 hr) worked. Message us for details."

7/26/22

MRA’s 2022 Turnover Survey, published this past February, concluded that the "Great Resignation" continues to be a challenge for many employers.

7/12/22

You may well be asking yourself, “What in the world is Gruntled Workers Day?” Is this just another greeting card holiday, or is this blogger just making things up?

6/28/22

For the LGBTQ+ community, Pride Month promotes dignity, equal rights, and self-affirmation and is a way of increasing society’s awareness of the issues they face.

6/14/22

Crisis management refers to the practice of preparing for negative incidents, minimizing their damage and disruption, and getting an organization back on track as quickly as possible.

6/1/122

The U.S. is approaching the first anniversary of the newest federal holiday: Juneteenth National Independence Day.

5/17/22

Mental illness is truly an “equal opportunity” disorder and can affect anyone, striking without regard to age, race, religion, gender, social status, etc.

5/3/22

Employees are finding more and more support for organizing labor efforts, which adds to the already full plates employers have with labor shortages and more.

4/19/22

We sometimes struggle and joke about our differences, but generational stereotyping is a form of bias that is often not recognized or is overlooked.

4/5/22

Receiving a notification from an employee who has been called to active military duty can create uncertainty for both the employer and the employee.