Archives for October 9, 2024
Has DEI become ‘alphabet soup’? Business and government leaders debate how corporate America should move forward
“How do we create spaces, workplaces, that are more inclusive for us all, where we all belong?”
Spotify HR chief says remote staff aren’t ‘children,’ resisting RTO mandates
Spotify isn’t planning to follow Amazon and scrap its “work from anywhere” policy, but its HR chief admitted remote work isn’t ideal.
Susan Groff and Jessica Shafer Author โCalifornia: New Requirements for Employers Conducting โSocial Compliance Auditsโโ
Susan Groff and Jessica Shafer author โCalifornia: New Requirements for Employers Conducting โSocial Compliance Audits,โโ published by SHRM. Subscription may be required to view article
California Amends Jury, Court Attendance and Victim Time Off Provisions
California Governor Newsom recently signed a bill impacting employersโ obligations when it comes to providing time off for jury duty, court attendance and
California Employers Should Review Recent Changes in Managing Employee Leave under Paid Family Leave
New legislation goes into effect on January 1, 2025 eliminating employersโ ability to require employees to use accrued vacation leave before accessing
Healthcare Minimum Wage Set to Increase on October 16
Californiaโs healthcare minimum wage will finally take effect on October 16. Under last yearโs SB 525, the minimum wage was increased for almost all healthcare workers. Due to budgetary concerns, the lawโs implementation was delayed.
CHRO Among Fastest-Growing C-Suite Roles
HR executives are one of the fastest-growing C-suite roles, according to a new LinkedIn analysis.
CEOs Double Down on RTO Mandates
Business leaders are hardening their stance on returning to pre-pandemic ways of working, according to a new study.
Remote Work May Harm Office Culture And Hurt Your Mental Health
Explore the effects of remote work on office culture and mental health, with insights on maintaining team connection and a balanced work environment
The Decision To Travel To Work During The Pandemic Was Both Racialized And Politicized
Some were forced to stay home during lockdown. Others, such as workers in US counties with the largest Black populations, felt compelled to continue travelling to work.
Is DEI Backlash Real Or Manufactured?
DEI backlash is manufactured. The DEI industry forecast is increasing, diversity is happening and people want DEI.
Why Companies And Employees Share Responsibility For Age-Proofing AI
Hiring bias for younger workers persists despite employers reporting that mid-career and older workers’ performance consistently matched or exceeded younger employees.
Trust Is Central To New World Of Autonomous Workplaces
Workers who have the latest technology so that they can work more flexibly are more likely to be committed to their employers.
Here’s why the chief diversity officer of Microsoft is taking notes from smaller companies
“It really is that sharing of information and sort of wisdom and creativity that I think keeps the conversation fresh.”