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“Nothing Has Been Done!”
May 26, 2025
Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Every time we return to help a client for a second time, we often face a familiar and
Dear Fellow HR Professionals: Let’s Embrace AI as Our Partner in Progress
May 21, 2025
By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP., for LAHHR.com As an HR colleague, I’ve felt the same unease many of you might be experiencing about Artificial Intelligence (AI) creeping into our field. The
Can a Manager Remove Union Flyers from the Breakroom?
April 25, 2025
Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. I’ve encountered this situation countless times. When union activity begins to surface, employers
Employer Lockers: A Perk or a Legal Pitfall?
March 19, 2025
Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines March 19, 2025. By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Many employers provide lockers as a convenience for employees, offering a designated
Preventing Wage Compression: Strategies for Fair Salary Adjustments
February 19, 2025
Series: Best ER Practices Tips By Mark Lema, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Lately, we have observed a growing level of discontent among tenured employees when companies implement across-the-board wage
Avoiding the Boiling Water: Proactive Employee Engagement in the Modern Workplace
January 4, 2024
In the ever-changing business landscape, no organization is immune to employee disengagement, often stemming from outdated practices failing to align with modern workforce expectations. For
The Crucial Role of Job Descriptions in Legal Disputes
January 2, 2024
The Crucial Role of Job Descriptions in Legal Disputes In the ongoing evolving and complex world of employment law, the importance of job descriptions extends far beyond their role in
La Nueva Ley PUMP: Un Avance Significativo para las Madres Trabajadoras
December 27, 2023
La Nueva Ley PUMP: Un Avance Significativo para las Madres Trabajadoras En un entorno laboral que evoluciona continuamente, garantizar los derechos de las mujeres, especialmente de las madres
OPINION: Defending Employee Choice: Unmasking the Cemex Decision’s Impact on Labor Relations
August 30, 2023
OPINION: Defending Employee Choice: Unmasking the Cemex Decision’s Impact on Labor Relations August 30 2023 – By Mark Lema, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, In the intricate landscape of labor relations
Managing Political Discussions at Work
May 27, 2023
Managing Political Discussions at Work 05/26/23 by LAAHR Two years pass by swiftly, and it often seems that political discussions are inescapable. However, we must consider the impact of such