Marijuana: Spotting Workplace Impairment & What to Do About It

Cristin Heyns-Bousliman | September 28, 2021

The legalization of recreational marijuana in New Mexico has many business and healthcare employers scrambling to appropriately address marijuana use and potential impairment in the workplace. Read more.

Understanding New Mexico’s Cannabis Laws

Cristin Heyns-Bousliman | September 2, 2021

Recreational marijuana workplace impairment

As companies grapple with the reality that recreational marijuana is legal in New Mexico, many assume that the new law, The Cannabis Regulation Act, controls their employer/employee relationship. They worry that because recreational marijuana is legal, they can’t prohibit its use and might not be allowed to test employees for it. There is no need to worry – especially in the healthcare field. Read more.

REDW 2021 Firm Update

Steve Cogan | July 30, 2021

In this 2021 mid-year firm update, REDW Managing Principal Steve Cogan provides details on office openings, future work trends and reimagining high quality service. Read more.

Cannabis and the Healthcare Workplace

REDW LLC | July 15, 2021

On June 29, marijuana became legal for recreational use in New Mexico. What does this mean for employers, and specifically those in the healthcare industry? Hospitals, clinics and medical offices deal with sensitive information, and deal with situations where mistakes can be deadly. Read more.

Your Brand’s Personality is the Secret for Success, But You’re Probably Ignoring It – As Featured by Entrepreneur

Adam H. Smith | June 8, 2021

Is the secret to a successful business the product, perceived value, or a combination of the two? In his recent feature by Entrepreneur, REDW Principal Adam H. Smith stresses the importance of brand personality in business development. Read more.

Cristin Heyns-Bousliman featured in Albuquerque Journal: Spelling Out Paid Sick Leave

REDW LLC | April 20, 2021

REDW Principal and Human Resources Consulting Practice Leader Cristin Heyns-Bousliman has been featured in Albuquerque Journal's "The Executive's Desk" guest column for her advisement on upcoming mandatory paid sick leave in the state of New Mexico. Read more.

The Workplace in 2021: Navigating the New COVID-19 World

Cristin Heyns-Bousliman | January 22, 2021

In this 40-minute webinar recording, the HR Consulting experts at REDW discuss new and ongoing workplace trends in the COVID-19 era, as well as timely guidance on current workplace policies. Read more.

No Longer Mandatory: FFCRA Leave Provisions

Cristin Heyns-Bousliman | January 12, 2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) extended the payroll tax credit available to employers for amounts paid under the EPSLA and EFMLEA through March 31, 2021, but did not extend the mandate to provide the leave. Therefore, employers may elect to voluntarily continue to offer the paid leave to those employees who did not exhaust the leave in 2020. Read more.

Human Resources: Navigating a COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Program

Lisa Enkoff | December 30, 2020

With recent emergency use approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, the question of mandating workplace vaccines has become more pressing than ever for employers. REDW's latest article highlights key factors in implementing a COVID-19 workplace vaccination program. Read more.

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (to Update Your Employee Handbook Policies)

Lisa Enkoff | November 19, 2020

Assess which policies helped your business to perform well in 2020 by updating your Employee Handbook. Doing so can also help to identify needed policy changes for employees to align with strategic direction for next year. Read more.