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Archives for January 26, 2025
The Top Work From Home Employer Rejects RTO Trend: Here’s Why
The top company for work from home roles pays as much as $300,000 per year. This company lets people work from anywhere – without sacrificing productivity. Here’s why.
Amazon’s Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia are voting on whether to form the first union in the Amazon-owned chain. The company is pushing back.
NJ’s Anti-Discrimination Law Applies to Automated Decision-Making
New Jersey employers are increasingly using AI; now, according to the state attorney general, they must follow anti-discrimination protections with ADMT.
NY Expands Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Work Stress Claims
New York state has new legislation that will let any employee file for workers’ compensation for specific types of mental injuries from work-related stress.
Employers: Prepare for More I-9 Audits Under Trump Administration
Employers should review their Form I-9 compliance now and prepare for potential I-9 audits and worksite visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
What Is the H-1B Visa Program and Why Are Trump Backers Feuding Over It?
A debate over the program for skilled foreign workers has pitted immigration hard-liners against some of President Trump’s most influential supporters in the tech industry.
Why Feedback Can Make Work More Meaningful
Managers have long been told that feedback is critical to organizational success. They attend training after training to learn how to give effective feedback in order to manage underperformers and ensure that employees are on the right track with their work. Managers also learn that feedback is a necessary ingredient for a company culture built on trust, accountability, and compassion. But what’s often missing from the conversation about the importance of feedback is the real reason why it matters: Feedback is a critical tool for helping employees find deeper meaning in their day-to-day work. This article covers three reasons why feedback can create more meaningful work, and how you as a manager can make sure your feedback conversations are designed for maximum meaning.
2025 Compensation Trends: Pay Transparency, Slowing Raises, and More
Experts sound off on compensation trends to watch this year, including pay fairness, skills-based pay, and a slight decrease in pay raises.
AI Insights for HR: From the World Economic Forum to CES
Draw on insights from the World Economic Forum’s 2025 report and Jensen Huang’s CES keynote to uncover strategies for human-AI collaboration and beyond.
Trump Rescinds Affirmative Action by Contractors Based on Race, Gender
President Donald Trump has rescinded the 60-year-old Executive Order 11246, which mandated affirmative action based on race and gender by federal contractors.
Trump signed an order ending DEI. Here’s what it means for Fortune 500 companies
In an effort to eradicate DEI, the president is requiring federal agencies to target the private sector for their policies.
Work-Life Balance is a Lie — Here are 4 Ways You Can Be Fully Invested in Both
The article argues that entrepreneurs should prioritize being fully present in both work and family life by delegating tasks, setting boundaries, celebrating achievements and nurturing meaningful relationships for true success.
Rescinded Order Tracker
Littler’s Rescinded Order Tracker provides easy access to those executive orders issued by previous administrations that are rescinded by the Trump administration. Only those orders that impact compliance with labor and employment directives are identified with a topic.
Executive Order Tracker
Littler’s Executive Order Tracker is your go-to resource for staying updated on all executive orders and actions issued by the Trump administration. We are tracking every order, analyzing its impact, and providing summaries to help you understand the changes and the implications to your business. Only those orders that impact