Mid-Year and New Offerings
- Sheri Bender
- Jul 8
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 28
Mid-Year HR Check-In: Essential Updates for 2025
Every HR team should conduct a mid-year pulse check. There’s no better time than now, especially with new employment laws that took effect on July 1. Hot topics across various states include pay transparency, minimum wage, and leaves of absence.
Key Updates in Virginia
In Virginia, employers should be aware of the following two significant changes:
Expansion of Non-Compete Ban (SB 1218)
Virginia employers can no longer enter into or renew non-compete agreements with employees entitled to overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This expands the previous ban that only protected “low wage” workers.
Workplace Safety Plan Mandate for Hospitals (HB 2269)
Virginia hospitals must now implement a workplace violence incident reporting system. This system is designed to document, track, and analyze all reports of workplace violence. It’s part of a broader initiative to improve safety in healthcare settings.
If you haven’t reviewed your employment agreements or safety protocols lately, now’s the time to do so.
If your organization operates in multiple states, remember to check for multi-state compliance updates as well. With Pulse HR Subscription Services, you’ll receive proactive support to stay compliant and confident year-round.
Services Offered
I-9 Audits
Handbook Reviews
Policy Updates & Compliance Monitoring
Let us help you avoid surprises in the second half of the year.
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Ready to Take Action?
If you haven’t yet done a 2025 HR check-in, now’s the time. Whether you need help auditing your I-9s, updating your handbook, building leaders, or keeping up with legal changes, Pulse HR Solutions can assist.
📩 Email Sheri at sheri@pulsehrsolutions.com
📞 Or schedule a time to connect https://calendly.com/sheri-60/30min
HR² (HR for HR)
Our signature cohort-based program HR² is designed specifically for HR professionals. This transformative development experience is for those ready to grow from within. This interactive, cohort-based series blends real-world challenges with reflective leadership practices. It equips you to lead with confidence, navigate complexity, and influence culture without losing yourself in the process.
Session Topics Include:
HR as a Strategic Partner
Compliance without Policing
Purpose, Integrity, & Joy in HR Leadership
When: Six Tuesdays, beginning 9/30/2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Harrisonburg Innovation Hub, 25 N. Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA
Why: Because you are worth it
Cost: $795 until 7/31; $895 after 8/1
Our first cohort starts September 30th. Email us to reserve a spot or inquire about hosting HR² onsite for your HR team. https://www.pulsehrsolutions.com/events
D3 Leadership Lab: Diagnose. Design. Deliver.
Our newest offering, the D3 Leadership Lab, is perfect for managers and emerging leaders. It’s a highly interactive 3-part series that helps participants tackle a real workplace challenge using practical tools to drive measurable results.
Key Features:
✅ Offered onsite or offsite at a location of your organization’s choice
✅ Participants will focus on a real workplace challenge
✅ Great for intact teams or cross-functional cohorts
Introductory pricing is now available! Contact us to book your organization’s Lab Series at sheri@pulsehrsolutions.com or learn more at https://www.pulsehrsolutions.com/events
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We’ve all had that one boss. The one who made you question your career choices, your confidence, or your will to work with people ever again.
Maybe they micromanaged your every move.
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Whatever their style, one thing is certain: bad leadership leaves a mark. But let’s be honest, bad bosses also make great stories. And we want to hear yours.
That’s why we’re launching Bad Boss Files: Lessons from the Worst, a podcast that digs into real leadership horror stories. We will uncover what went wrong, what (if anything) could have been coached, and how to build better leaders moving forward.
Whether you're a leader, a learner, or just someone who survived the chaos, there’s something valuable in every story.
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We’re collecting real stories from real people. Whether your story is funny, frustrating, or just flat-out unbelievable, it matters. By sharing your experience (anonymously if you’d prefer), you’re helping to spotlight toxic leadership and spark conversations that lead to better workplaces.
The episodes are short. The stories are real. The leadership lessons are clear.
Share your story at pulsehrsolutions.com/shareyourstory or email us directly at badboss@pulsehrsolutions.com
Because let’s face it, nothing bonds us quite like a bad boss and a good laugh. Even the worst boss can teach a powerful lesson. Your story might be the one that helps someone else finally walk away or step up.
🎙️ Bad leadership. Good stories. Great lessons.
Our first episode drops soon. Follow Bad Boss Files Podcast on Spotify or Apple to catch it the moment it drops.
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