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Jan. 17—Jan. 18, 2015 … This week, the focus in on legislation. The issue of discrimination, specifically transgender discrimination, has been on everyone’s radar for the past two weeks, and there are several court decisions in the queue that will likely affect many employers.

Last week, it was all about resolutions and kicking off the New Year with style. This week, we’re back to work. And, if you’re in HR, 2015 is coming on with a bang.

2015 is right around the corner, and you have been ramping up for it for weeks now. As you close out your year, we bring a few final thoughts and tips for HR in 2015 that focus on the trends this year–legislative change, productivity and stress. Fistful of Talent: “Resolved:

This week’s round up includes great tidbits for all the HR professionals still on the job—you’ve planned the holiday festivities, finished the Christmas cards, and completed the forecasting for 2015. However, there’s always something on your desk.

December 13–December 14, 2014 … In the next few weeks, we have the potential fun of the holiday parties and the opportunity to turn over a new leaf. While many people view this through a personal lens, HR has the opportunity to magnify this through your company.

2015 is predicted to be a year of growth in the economy, and businesses are ready. Especially optimistic are the small business owners and entrepreneurs. It’s time to look forward and plan your strategy–if it’s not been in place since mid-year. NPR: 2014:

As the year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to consider those things that we think of as sacrosanct. Have you read through your employee handbook lately, considered your hiring process, or re-evaluated your daily activities?

November 22—Nov. 23, 2014 … As America looks forward to turkey and cranberry sauce, B2C small businesses and entrepreneurs are looking forward to one of the most profitable times of the year.

November 15—November 16, 2014 … As the holidays approach, discussions about stress in the workplace continue. However, we’re starting to look forward to 2015 and reconsidering hiring and productivity, especially with the economic pressures of a falling unemployment rate.

November 8—Nov. 10, 2014 … HR Executive: Stress Matters … ADP and Towers Perrin both released reports on workplace stress recently, and everyone is talking about it.

November 1–November 2, 2014 … TLNT: “Employee Fired After Making Threats of Violence on Facebook” … A parole officer in Ohio was fired after making threats on facebook.