Kate McGovern Tornone

1 week ago | hrdive.com | Kate McGovern Tornone

A tale of internal corporate intrigue between two HR technology firms has one circulating an affidavit that includes a purported corporate spy’s confession and the other hitting back, saying it looks forward to its day in court. The employee at the center of the drama lives in Ireland and in the affidavit provided by Rippling, said he was engaged as a corporate spy by competitor Deel and sent a variety of internal Rippling information to Deel.

3 weeks ago | hrdive.com | Kate McGovern Tornone

The Americans with Disabilities Act may allow an employee without a disability to recover back pay for certain violations of the law, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held Tuesday. The appeals court reached that conclusion in response to a lawsuit, Nawara v. Cook County and Thomas J. Dart, alleging an employer required an employee to submit to a medical examination and inquiries that weren’t job-related and consistent with business necessity, as the ADA requires.

4 weeks ago | hrdive.com | Kate McGovern Tornone

In the ever-evolving landscape of human resources, clear and timely communication in the workplace is not just a courtesy — it’s a necessity. Moreover, consistent communication is the backbone of effective workplace management. The confusion being sown throughout the federal government — primarily by the newly established Department of Government Efficiency — provides an unfortunate example of what happens when communication is sporadic and uncoordinated.

1 month ago | hrdive.com | Kate McGovern Tornone

With 2025 barely underway, 75% of surveyed U.S. workers said they are experiencing low mood due to politics and current events, according to a March 17 report from Modern Health, a workplace mental health platform. In a survey of 1,000 full-time employees, nearly half said life was easier several years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 62% said they feel pressured to work through burnout or mental health struggles.

1 month ago | hrdive.com | Kate McGovern Tornone

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. To ensure a safe workplace and minimize costly disputes and crises, employers should swiftly investigate employee concerns as they arise. In some states, including California, employers are legally obligated to promptly investigate employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, and retaliatory behavior.