Vanessa Matsis-McCready | Source | Associate General Counsel and Vice President of HR Services at Engage PEO
Vanessa Matsis-McCready
Vanessa assists Engage clients in the Northeast and across the country with a wide range of labor and employment issues. Before joining the Engage team, Vanessa was an employee relations manager at the Suffolk County Water Authority where she managed 500+ employees; she also previously handled HR compliance issues for Time Inc. and was an associate at the law firm, Kaye Scholer LLP where she represented financial institutions in all aspects of commercial real estate financing.
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Engage PEO
Associate General Counsel and Vice President of HR Services
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Employers who want workers in the office more often may be in for a fight | CNN Business
Whether it’s a hybrid model or requiring employees to come in five days a week, experts say employers need to show the value of asking workers to commute into the office again after two years of working from home successfully.
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How banning noncompete clauses will impact workers, according to lawyers
How banning noncompete clauses will impact workers, according to lawyers
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A 'dry promotion' at work: What is it and should you accept it?
In today's economy, some employers are offering promotions without raises — human resources and job experts weigh in on this "dry promotion" scenario and what to know.
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Navigating Workplace Alcoholism: Expert Insights from HR Specialist
Vanessa advises leaders on handling alcoholism disclosures, emphasizing legal considerations and confidentiality. Her expertise helps businesses support affected employees while protecting organizational interests. "It's a sensitive issue that requires careful handling," Vanessa notes. -
Navigating Generational Divides: Insights from HR Expert Vanessa Matsis-McCready
Vanessa from Engage PEO offers insights on managing generational divides in the workplace. She emphasizes understanding Gen Z's new expectations and habits, advising businesses on adjusting to these changes to attract diverse talent. Vanessa notes, "It's crucial to adapt to Gen Z's evolving workplace expectations." -
Federal Worker Firings: Private Sector Legal Implications
Vanessa highlights the legalities private employers must consider when terminating employees, to prevent discrimination claims and state worker rights violations. She notes, "The visibility of federal firings may embolden private executives, but legal awareness is crucial to avoid pitfalls."
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Employers play a role in managing political speech in the workplace, whether workers are remote or in-person. It’s up to HR leaders to remind employees of company policies. In this case, leaders can clarify that their existing policy extends to campaign merchandise for a particular party or candidate. If employers agree displaying signs, even political ones, won’t disrupt the workplace and allow it.
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It’s imperative that employers stay on top of the latest guidance as it’s changing constantly, including industry-specific rules that may apply.
