Overhearing political conversations at work can lead to stress, reduced job satisfaction, and hindered productivity—especially for employees who feel politically different from their coworkers. Fostering a sense of similarity among coworkers may help mitigate these negative effects.
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US Supreme Court to decide if white, straight workers face higher bar in bias lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide whether it should be more difficult for workers from “majority backgrounds,” such as white or heterosexual people, to prove workplace discrimination claims. The justices took up an appeal by Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman, seeking to revive her lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Youth Services in which she said she lost her job to a gay man and was passed over for a promotion in favor of a gay woman in violation of federal civil rights law. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided last year that she had not shown the “background circumstances” that courts require to prove that she faced discrimination because she is straight, as she alleged.
Fact Check Team: Why are employers firing Gen Z workers?
A new report reveals that six in ten employers have already fired some of their Gen Z hires who joined earlier this year.
It’s OK to date your office crush, HR experts say. Just follow these do’s and don’ts of dating in the workplace.
Office romances can lead to genuine connections or chaos. HR experts say professionalism and boundaries make for healthy workplace relationships.
The state of anti-discrimination laws for pregnant workers in America
Workplace bullying must be addressed, says activist
KUALA LUMPUR: Employers and employees must actively work together to identify, address and prevent workplace bullying, according to Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
The Future of Social Security for Young Workers: 8 Things You Should Do Now
For younger workers, in their 20s and 30s, retirement may seem so far off on the horizon that thinking about things such as Social Security may barely register. Be Aware: 2 Changes Are Coming to…
How companies can ease the strain on employees taking care of elderly parents or ill family members
Taking care of an elderly parent or seriously ill spouse or family member can be physically and emotionally draining — and expensive for the caregiver in more ways than one.
The Secret To Happier Employees And Satisfied Customers
For customers, AI is a faster way to get the information they need. Employees using AI can focus on more complex issues that take more time.
They’re Everywhere, But Do Bosses Really Matter?
After all, there is 1 manager for every 12 working people (give or take), so the global boss population hovers around 291,000,000 people.
California Passes Legislation Protecting Performers’ Digital Rights
Governor Newsom recently signed two significant bills focused on protecting digital likeness rights: Assembly Bill (AB)1836 and Assembly Bill (AB) 2602.
Navigating Meal Period Compliance: Key Insights From Recent Washington Court Ruling for Employers
An appellate court in Washington state recently held a hospital liable to pay employees who worked through meal period breaks for their time worked plus compensation for an additional break as a penalty, highlighting Washington employers’ obligations to ensure employees take breaks from work during their meal and rest periods.
Fewer Than Half of Companies Have Policies Governing Employee Use of Generative AI
Marko Mrkonich discusses findings in Littler’s AI C-Suite Survey Report that explains why it’s essential for employers to implement workplace generative AI policies.
Corporate Compliance Insights
Private employers should consider this when navigating politics in the workplace
Joycelyn Stevenson shares four key points employers should consider when it comes to politics at work.
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