The EEOC’s new fact sheet on wearable technologies under employment anti-discrimination laws addresses collecting and using information from wearables, and reasonable accommodations.Many states have
Archives for January 3, 2025
Newsom touts ‘major boost’ to paid leave for Californians. How will it help workers?
“This is another example of California leading the way in supporting workers, creating a more affordable California, and building more opportunity for all,” the governor said.
The Pentagon Is Using AI To Vet Employees — But Only When It Passes ‘The Mom Test’
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, which grants security clearance from millions of American workers, is using AI to speed up its work.
2025 employee benefits & workplace predictions: Mental health
Industry leaders share their thoughts, comments, and concerns about the workforce’s mental health and how it will affect their 2025.
What Employers Should Expect From the Second Trump Administration (In The Workplace 2025)
A look at potential 2025 labor law changes under the Trump administration, including updates on DOL wage rules, FTC noncompete policies, NLRB shifts, and EEOC workplace guidance.
Employee Handbook Guidance for Remote Work, AI and More (In The Workplace 2025)
The start of a new year is the perfect time to review your employee handbook to make sure that it covers the essentials and to address any changes in employment laws or new business needs.
4 Workplace Trends To Watch Out For In 2025
Discover four key trends in the 2025 labor market to help you adapt to changes and enhance your professional value in the upcoming year.
2025 Hiring Predictions: Clean Slate Laws, Identity Fraud, And AI Compliance
Discover 2025 hiring trends: clean slate laws, combating identity fraud, and navigating AI compliance. Stay ahead with insights on evolving background screening practices.
New FAQs on California Paid Sick Leave Issued
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office recently published an updated version of its Frequently Asked Questions page for California Paid Sick Leave.
Curiosity, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, And Mindset At Work
Explore how curiosity, creativity, emotional intelligence, and mindset uniquely contribute to workplace innovation, personal growth and breaking free from the status quo.
What Your Gen Z Workers Really Want In 2025
Corporate transparency, mental health and technology adoption are top of mind for the young workforce this year. Here’s why.
7 Common Career Mistakes In The New Year That Employees Make
Here are the seven major career mistakes many employees make at the start of a New Year that can harm potential for promotion, along with strategies to avoid them.
5 Ways to Deal with Flaky Colleagues Early in Your Career
When a coworker isn’t pulling their weight — or is flat-out unreliable — it can feel frustrating and like you’re not in control. But even though it isn’t ideal, there are ways to work around an unreliable colleague and protect yourself by focusing on what you can control and letting go of what you can’t. Early-career employees in this position can try five tips: Document your work; ask how can you leverage this person’s strengths; don’t complain or gossip, but enlist help; ask what you can learn; and review past experiences to find a way forward.
Research: Do New Hires Really Understand Your Policies?
New research finds that employers overestimate how informed employees feel when they agree to policies, contracts, and even extra tasks at work. This miscalculation can have direct costs for organizations in terms of employee disengagement and turnover. The researchers argue that obtaining true informed consent requires more than simply locking in a signature on a form or a verbal agreement, and that organizations willing to prioritize transparency and clarity over mere compliance will cultivate a workforce that feels respected, trusted, and engaged.
How return-to-office mandates could change in 2025, according to top HR leaders from PwC, EY, and Canva
“RTO isn’t about where we work; it’s about how we thrive together.”