Recent return-to-office mandates have been partially predicated on the belief that employees are able to form richer relationships in person than they can working remotely. New research, however, found that remote work can actually make coworkers feel closer by giving them authentic glimpses into each others nonwork lives through video calls. The researchers analyze their findings to offer suggestions for managers considering the benefits — and costs — of calling employees back in.
Archives for November 8, 2024
How to Answer “Why Should We Hire You?” in an Interview
How do you tell a potential employer that you’re right for the job they are interviewing you for? If you make it all about yourself, you might come across too self-absorbed or boastful. If you make it all about the company, they don’t get a chance to learn why you might be the right fit. In this article, the author outlines clear steps for how to tell an interviewer why you’re the best candidate for this position and why they should hire you, along with sample language to use as a guide.
Open Enrollment Study Reveals How Companies Can Best Support Employees
A recent Open Enrollment study by Corebridge Financial reveals gaps in the open enrollment process. Interviewing Terri Fiedler uncovers what this means for workplaces.
How Trump’s immigration policies could affect employers and workers
As Trump gears up for a second term, he is likely to crack down on all kinds of immigration—even the H-1B visa that many employers rely on.
Post Election Hangover? Here’s How Employers Can Keep The Peace
This emotionally charged storm can create workplace tension, pushing employers to reimagine how to make a psychologically safe post-election environment.
How 4 Daily Calming Rituals Regulate Work Stress
Science-backed research shows that these calming work rituals can reduce stress and anxiety, boost job meaning and performance and bring teams together.
Employer Might Have Unlawfully Failed to Pay Overtime
An employer might have unlawfully failed to pay overtime for the time its employees regularly spent booting up and shutting down computers.
How Trump’s immigration policies could affect employers and workers
As Trump gears up for a second term, he is likely to crack down on all kinds of immigration—even the H-1B visa that many employers rely on.
Texas ABM Ruling Threatens Future of Labor Agency Law Judges
Alex MacDonald says the US Labor Department’s ability to use in-house judges to resolve claims may have to be addressed by the US Supreme Court because circuit splits threaten to limit the judges’ power.
Bloomberg Law
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German firms not required to pay “to the top” for gender pay gaps
Sabine Vianden discusses the German Pay Transparency Act and how it can help solve the gender pay gap discrepancies in Germany.
International Employment Lawyer
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Littler Receives National Tier 1 Rankings in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms®” List
(November 7, 2024) – For the 15th consecutive year Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has achieved “National Tier 1” rankings for the following practice areas in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®:
Six high-stakes employment rules that could tilt on the election
Shannon Meade says a divided Congress will mean little movement on big labor and employment issues.
Bizwomen – Milwaukee Business Journal
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High Court to Review Standard Applied to ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Cases
Alyesha Asghar and Julian G.G. Wolfson explain “background circumstances,” which are required as evidence in cases of reverse discrimination, and the implications for employers and IE&D.
Wolters Kluwer
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How different would Harris, Trump be for HR? 5 areas to watch
Michael Lotito, Jorge Lopez, Jim Paretti and Shannon Meade share their outlooks on the biggest changes that could be coming down the pike for HR after Election Day.
HR Executive
How The Presidential Election Will Affect Workplace AI Regs
Bradford Kelley, Jim Paretti and Eduardo Reyes Chavez say a new administration could lead to changes in AI compliance requirements for employers nationwide.
Law360
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