Can my employee put a Donald Trump flag in their cubicle? What about a bumper sticker promoting reproductive rights, or bearing the slogan, “Black Lives Matter”? A Boston lawyer weighs in.
Archives for November 7, 2024
Burnout in the workplace
A new national survey of workers and employers reveals that many people are feeling burned out and have reached a tipping point when it comes to their work.
Managing Political Tension in the Workplace
Craig Buchholz, Burson, US CEO speaks with Scarlet Fu and Katie Greifeld about how C-Suite members are concerned about how to manage their companies before the election. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fury as employees asked to “donate” PTO to coworker and pay tax on it
“Ethically, however, this request is very questionable,” one expert told Newsweek.
Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing — for the 3rd time
A federal administrative law judge says Amazon interfered in the last election on unionization at its warehouse in Bessemer, Ala.
Why Gen Z college grads are feeling increasingly bleak about entering the workforce
More than half of the current college class of 2025 feels pessimistic about entering the workforce, according to a recent survey.
Attorneys assess EEOC as consequential election nears
Given how much is at stake in the 2024 presidential election, the future direction of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is likely not near the top
What the EEOC’s ADR report tells us about workplace civility in the federal sector
EEOC’s new data sheds light on how preemptive measures can effectively remedy complaints before they garner the power to inflict serious reputational crises.
Employees Are Demanding Better AI Policies in the Workplace — Here Are 7 Steps to Building One
AI is increasingly present in the workplace — but rules governing its deployment and use are slower to follow. Here are 7 steps to build an AI policy.
Excluding Labor Law Violators from Federal Funding Programs
This piece was originally published in the Roosevelt Institute.
Introduction
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plays a vital role in the United States’ workforce development system, funding programs that provide training, employment, and support services to millions of workers, particularly those facing significant barriers to employment. Yet, since
Don’t Overlook This Critical Skill When Interviewing Executives
Interviews with executive candidates cover a wide range of topics — but decision-making is too often left off the list. According to an 11-country study of over 500 senior executives at large enterprise organizations across 12 industries, a full quarter reported never discussing decision-making during an interview before accepting a position.
Here’s how HR leaders can help workers struggling with their mental health after the election
Walking through available wellness benefits and allowing to employees to work from home can go a long way.
How can I stay focused at work when I’m overwhelmed by other things in life?
When there’s a lot going on in the world or your personal life it can be hard to concentrate. Here’s how to find focus at work.
Here’s when feedback does more harm than good
To help employees grow instead of become dispirited and demotivated follow this advice
Toyota is the latest company to scale back its DEI policies
The automaker is the most recent target of an anti-DEI push spearheaded by conservative activist Robby Starbuck.