MRA Blog

Timely and perceptive reflections on what’s going on in the HR world.

Women’s History and the Right to Vote

3/19/24

The importance of remembering the history that brought women to fight for their rights for 100 years cannot be understated.

Wardrobe Wars (aka Weaponized Work Wear)

3/5/24

Employers generally do not want their employees to show up for work in inappropriate clothing, so dress and grooming codes are implemented.

Things I Learned From My Cat(s)

2/16/24

Felines are pros at being in the moment. Have you ever watched a cat play with abandon?

February—A Month of Delights

2/6/24

Valentine’s Day has become big business: consumers spent $25.9 billion in 2023 on flowers, cards, chocolates, dinners, jewelry, and other gifts.

Be KIND

1/16/24

I think being kind is a good thing, and this acronym is a reminder of how to treat others and myself.

Wrap It Up

12/13/23

Your preference for gift wrapping may reflect how you approach your year-end HR tasks.

What We've Got Here Is Failure to Communicate

11/9/24

A lack of communication can create dissonance and ultimately lead to unwanted turnover.

View All Previous Blog Articles

Setting Up for Success (10/30/23)	Is Your Workplace Psychologically Safe? (10/2/23)	Employers: Don't Take the Money and Run! (9/13/23)
The Saga of Labor Day (9/1/23)	Autumn, Anyone? (8/22/23)	Cloudy With a Chance of Legislation (8/7/23)
Minnesota Grown (7/17/23)	Playing Cute Doesn't Pay (6/26/23)	Aging Unbound (6/7/23)
Have You Heard About Returnships? (5/11/23)	Workplace Mental Health Awareness (4/28/23)	Making the Most of Your Internships (4/18/23)
A Laugh A Day Keeps the Doctor Away (3/31/23)	Spring Cleaning – A Sure Sign It’s Arrived (3/22/23)	Coming Soon to a Jurisdiction Near You... (3/3/23)
AI is Here to Stay! (2/21/23)	Love is in the Air, and it’s at Your Workplace (2/3/23)	Resilience (1/20/23)
Resolutions, Schmezolutions (1/6/23)	The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (11/29/22)	Giving Thanks (11/11/22)
Everything Old is New Again (10/28/22)	The Midterms Are Coming! (10/17/22)	What You Don’t Know Can’t Hurt You—A Personal Account of Bliss (10/4/22)
In Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (9/21/22)	Emoji Training (9/6/22)	Is Quiet Quitting Stepping Away From the Hustle Culture? (8/23/22)
Restaurant Potentially Runs A"fowl" of the FLSA (8/9/22)	Surveys Say—What It Takes to Make Them Want to Stay (7/26/22)	Happy Gruntled Workers Day! (7/12/22)
Recognizing Pride Month (6/28/22)	Are You Ready for a Crisis? (6/14/22)	Celebrating our Newest Federal Holiday: Juneteenth (6/1/22)
May is National Mental Health Month (5/17/22)	Conveyor Belts, Caffeine, and Card Signing (5/3/22)	Generations of Stereotypes (4/19/22)
Supporting Reservists with USERRA and ESGR (4/5/22)	Unblocking the Concept of Block Chain (3/23/22)	Celebrate International Awesomeness Day (3/10/22)
Celebrating Black History Month—A Medical Legacy (2/22/22)	2022 Winter Olympics--Golden Opportunities (2/8/22)	The Myth of Multitasking (2/8/22)
Be Like Betty (1/11/22)	Midwest Winter Blues (1/25/22)

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