Author: Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Special to USA TODAY

In today’s changing landscape, diversity, equity, and inclusion training is one important step toward building a better workplace environment.

Many organizations are struggling and have had layoffs, furloughs, and budget cuts because of COVID-19. Asking for a raise now may not be a good idea.

An employee sent a not-so-flattering email to a co-worker about his manager. Unfortunately, the co-worker sent it to his boss. What now? Ask HR

Reentering the workforce after a sabbatical can be challenging. Be honest with your hiring manager when explaining why you needed time to recharge.

Since the COVID-19 spread around the world and forced many to work from home, some employers have updated policies to allow telecommuting expenses.

The recovery’s start doesn’t mean all the challenges and uncertainty have evaporated. Exploring potential new job opportunities makes sense.

You may have First Amendment rights, but that won’t keep you from being fired by a private employer for your comments on social media. Ask HR

Some organizations that may not have offered telehealth and mental health services before might do so now amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Unwilling to take on new tasks during coronavirus? Most job descriptions include the phrase “other duties as assigned.” Ask HR answers your questions.

A worker wants to know if a company can require face mask during a pandemic. Another wants to work from home because of a medical condition. Ask HR