Numerous studies show that multigenerational teams are more innovative and better at problem-solving.
Archives for May 18, 2022
How Dysfunction Spreads Through a Workplace
Labor experts Nichelle Carpenter and Rebecca Greenbaum studied why teams go off the rails
5 ways Gen Z is insisting on changes to the workplace
The vast majority of this year’s college graduates belong to Generation Z, the group born between 1997 and the early 2010s.
A Guide to the Successful Use of Social Media in the Workplace
If channeled correctly, social media can benefit individual employees and the organization. There are challenges to navigate, however, to create an effective workplace strategy for social media use.
Virginia Target workers seek to unionize amid surge in labor organizing efforts
Company has already reportedly pushed back by trying to use union dues as a tactic to deter workers from supporting the union
Amazon accused of discrimination against pregnant and disabled workers in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a state agency has filed a complaint against Amazon, alleging it discriminates against pregnant workers and workers with disabilities.
Young Workers Are Telling Each Other How Much They Make to Get Pay Hikes
A tight labor market and surging inflation mean the once-taboo subject of salary is becoming an even more common topic of discussion.
Why remote workers are at risk of getting axed first in tech downturn
Working from home may provide comfort but not job security.
Workers hope returning to the office will help their sex lives: survey
More than a third of single white-collar workers think returning to the office will help their sex lives, according to a new survey.
Where are the workers? Employers are facing an unprecedented staffing crisis
Pt 2 of 3: As they struggle to fill jobs, employers find new ways to hire and retain staff
Building A Workplace That Women—And Others—Find Inclusive
Women have made inspiring progress in the workplace. Last year, for example, the number (and diversity) of women in the C-suites of Fortune 500 companies reached an all-time high. And yet, despite this progress, women remain highly underrepresented in corporate leadership.
Crypto, SDBAs, and Your 401(k) Plan: What Now?
Just over a month ago, we wrote about the Department of Labor’s guidance on cryptocurrency as a 401(k) investment option, and the landscape has already shifted multiple times.
Fidelity Investments made news on April 26 when it announced its new cryptocurrency-based investment option for 401(k) plans and other investment vehicles.
Just A Helping Hand? The Potential Pitfalls of Hiring Unpaid Summer Interns
Warm weather and summer are approaching, and so too is the end of the school year. As a result, many businesses may now or soon be considering bringing on a summer intern. Students in various industries and stages of education are likely seeking short-term employment. Employers need to be on alert, however, as even those seeking “unpaid” internships may qualify as “employees” under federal law, and thus be entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay.
New Law Attempts to Place Limitations on Vaccine Mandates in South Carolina: Necessitating Affidavit to SC DEW in Certain Circumstances
On April 25, 2022, Governor Henry McMaster signed bill H.3126 into law in an effort to signal the state’s continued opposition to any mandated COVID-19 vaccination requirement.