Events related to the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused roles within retail operations to shift, and managers may have been required to do more when employees are unexpectedly sick or when staffing levels fell due to the “great resignation.”
Archives for September 13, 2022
Pa. Adopts New Regulations Governing Tipped Workers, Service Charges and OT
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) recently issued a final rule updating regulations under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA). The changes took effect Aug. 5, and impact three wage-and-hour compliance areas: tipped workers, service charges and the calculation of overtime.
Skils’kin to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination and Retaliation Case
Skils’kin, a non-profit focused on disabilities and employment that operates in Washington, Montana, Oklahoma, and Wyoming, will pay $100,000 and provide other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
There’s a Better Way to Reclaim Your Time Than ‘Quiet Quitting’
This summer, there was much discussion of the concept of “quiet quitting” — meaning, essentially, doing the bare minimum at work.
In a Crisis, Great Leaders Prioritize Listening
When the road gets bumpy, you need as many different perspectives as possible.
Is AI The Solution To Hiring Bias (Or The Cause Of It)?
When artificial intelligence (AI) and automation were added to the growing recruitment tech stack, many recruiters were immediately concerned they would be replaced by more efficient and cost-effective technology.
There are five types of bad bosses to avoid — and Mark Zuckerberg fits three of them, says Harvard expert
The best bosses in business today can move mountains thanks to their authenticity and character—the worst are motivated chiefly by the need to feed their own egos.
5 Smart Things New Bosses Do to Instantly Become Better Leaders, Backed by Considerable Science
Simple, sure. But also extremely effective. For any leader.
Plaintiffs In Sexual Harassment Cases Are Taxed, Defendants Are Not
Tax issues arise in nearly every sexual harassment settlement.
Why labor unions are having a moment right now
Between strikes by nurses, teachers and maybe railroad workers, and new union efforts gaining steam at Starbucks, Amazon, Apple and elsewhere, big labor is having a big moment.
Three Strategies For Attracting And Retaining Workers
The pandemic forcing organizations to migrate to fully remote models was soon followed by the “great resignation,” in which millions of workers, many of whom were millennials and Gen Z, quit their jobs.
49% of workers fear repercussions for being open about their mental health at work
A good deal of the American workforce feels uncomfortable sharing the state of their mental health with their bosses, according to a recent survey conducted by Modern Health and Forrester Consulting.
Workers say this is the No. 1 reason they’ll quit
People are craving meaningful connection at work. Without it, they’re willing to quit.
The Pandemic’s Surprising Effects on the Workforce
At the onset of COVID-19, minorities lost jobs at a faster rate than whites but then bounced back much stronger. Meanwhile, women saw their employment numbers fall more than for men.
Key Strategies For Sustaining A Strong Workforce During A Tidal Change In The Economy
Layoffs have never been the best strategy for weathering tough economic times.
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