Suzanne Lucas
Suzanne Lucas is a freelance writer who spent 10 years in corporate human resources, where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. Twitter: @RealEvilHRLady
Inside HR | Stories & Insights | Better practices |
Executive dismissal at OpenAI: many lessons for businesses
OpenAI's firing of Sam Altman, followed by a reinstatement amidst employee backlash, highlights the importance of transparency a...
Inside HR | Stories & Insights | Workplace |
Work-life boundaries: establish them ahead of time
How do you manage the unspoken expectation of managers for employees to be available beyond working hours? Learn the difference ...
HR Toolkit | Tutorials | Workplace |
Clean out those HR cobwebs: 6 outdated practices to get rid of
It's time to identify and discard those outdated HR practices if you want to be respected as an HR professional. Learn what they...
Inside HR | Stories & Insights | Better practices |
Killer phrases in HR: don’t use them, or you’ll erode trust
The Evil HR Lady looks at how certain boillerplate phrases used by HR professionals can erode trust and confidence among employe...
Inside HR | Stories & Insights | Workplace |
WFH vs. RTO: what really works for your business
Forget the sensational headlines. WFH vs. RTO isn't one-size-fits-all. Learn how to make informed decisions that suit your busin...
HR Toolkit | Tutorials | Compliance |
How to fire anyone without legal repercussions
Ever hesitated to fire an underperforming employee due to fear of legal action? Our guide on how to fire anyone demystifies the ...
Inside HR | Stories & Insights | Diversity & Inclusion |
Affirmative action in hiring: challenges and solutions
The recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education may ripple into the business world. Big-name corporati...
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Going viral as an employer – for all the wrong reasons
Explore the real implications of your company going viral. Understand why fostering a stable, legally compliant business may pro...
Inside HR | Stories & Insights | Trends |
How to help employees return to office: it’s more than mandates
The Evil HR Lady goes into why your company's successful transition back to offices hinges on more than just coaxing white-colla...
HR Toolkit | Tutorials | Workplace |
5 tips on making workplaces LGBTQ inclusive
Adding a rainbow filter over your company’s logo may seem to be enough to indicate that your organization is LGBTQ inclusive. St...
HR Toolkit | Tutorials | Compliance |
Avoid unintended bias: learn to navigate EEOC in AI and hiring
Learn how to comply with the latest warning from the EEOC on using AI in the workplace. Learn techniques for identifying potenti...
HR Toolkit | Tutorials | Technology |
ChatGPT gender bias: how it affects HR & tips to avoid pitfalls
See real-life examples of how AIs like ChatGPT carry inherent gender biases that can affect HR-related tasks, such as job descri...