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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.
Here’s What Trump Ordered in First Week, on Immigration, DEI and More
Through a flurry of orders, the new president quickly began driving the country in a different direction on many contentious issues.
Trump Officials Move to Quickly Expel Migrants Biden Allowed In Temporarily
A memo appears to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to target programs that let in more than a million people.
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.
I’ve Been an HR Professional for 25 Years, and I Absolutely Hate Unlimited PTO
There are limits to unlimited PTO. It’s just that they are secret limits. If you don’t know the secret, you can find yourself in trouble.
New Yorkers Could Use Paid Sick Leave to Care for Pets Soon
Legislation could let New Yorkers take paid sick leave for their pets and service animals.
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.
How Companies Get RTO Wrong — and How You Can Get It Right
RTO fumbles at AT&T, Amazon, and JPMorgan show just how easy it is to make mistakes when returning to the office.
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.