Companies with emotionally intelligent managers are not only nicer places to work, but also make more money, new research says.
Archives for September 4, 2024
This Labor Day, The Back-To-Office Push Is Decidedly Quieter
Fewer workers are being called to return to the office this fall in what experts are calling a “stabilization” of the battle over remote work.
Best Cloud HR Software Of 2024
Cloud human resources (HR) software is increasing in popularity and for good reason.
Warrior culture or work-life balance? HR technology firms take a stance
I don’t often cover return-to-office topics, but a recent note about Alex Zekoff, CEO of Thoughtful AI, stood out.
HR’s new talent headache: The rise of the ‘career downsizer’
Are Americans looking to beat the stress they have in their jobs by voluntarily moving themselves into roles that are less demanding?
SurveyMonkey: 7 in 10 workers trust HR, but 39% feel uncomfortable giving honest feedback
HR now has a seat at the strategy table.
How Can Middle-Aged Women Beat Bias and Get Ahead? Laugh Like Kamala Harris, Says Psychology
UC Berkeley research shows Kamala Harris is an excellent role model for middle-aged women looking to work around outdated stereotypes.
US judge says X must face class action age bias claims over mass layoff
A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that roughly 150 older workers who were laid off by social media platform X when Elon Musk acquired the company can sue for age discrimination as a class, exposing the company to millions of dollars in potential damages.
2024 European Executive Employer Conference
This is an invitation-only event.Littler’s fourth European Employer Conference will provide employers with an insightful examination of the most significant legal developments and trends impacting
Federal Court Temporarily Stays DHS Approvals of Parole-in-Place Applications Under ‘Keeping Families Together’ Program
On August 26, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an administrative stay enjoining the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from granting parole-in-place requests under the Biden administration’s “Keeping Families Together” initiative for fourteen days. The agency will continue to accept filings and schedule
Tik Tok and the Workplace
In this episode, Shaw Law Group attorney Brooke Kozak joins Jen to discuss Tik Tok’s impact on the workplace.
Illinois Enacts Additional Employee Protections on Employers’ E-Verify Use
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an amendment to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act that provides additional employee protections regarding employers’ use of E-Verify. The amendment’s effective date is Jan. 1, 2025, and applies to both private and public employers.
Illinois already had specific rules