Kristin Baylis, Eric Felsberg and Marissa Dragoo are spotlighted for their efforts to equip Jackson Lewis attorneys with the skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of legal technology, while addressing the risks associated with AI use in “BigLaw Leaps Ahead In Generative AI Training,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article
Archives for March 4, 2025
Gavin Newsom orders California state workers back to offices in person four days a week
The governor also directed CalHR to improve hiring of former federal employees to strengthen the state’s ability to respond to disasters and emergencies.
Why work friends might be the answer to workplace burnout
“Meeting fatigue” has become a regular part of the lexicon, writes one KPMG leader. Could encouraging friendship at work help?
Workplace Fairness: Good Data Can Help You Manage The Balancing Act
Good people can step up to difficult conversations and listen to each other with the intent to learn rather than to rebut.
EEOC’s Anti-American Bias Focus Will Test Scope of Title VII
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s new enforcement push against anti-American employer practices is poised to test the limits of workplace anti-discrimination protections based on national origin.
Why Workplaces Make It Harder For Women To Fail
Workplaces make it harder for women to fail and for men to admit mistakes. Elizabeth Day shares three ways we can make it safe for everyone to fail and learn from it.
Why Pretending To Be Confident At Work Could Be Hurting You
Faking confidence at work might backfire. Discover why pretending to be self-assured can hurt your career and what to do instead.
Dads Who Don’t Use Their Paid Leave Are Losing Out On Family Bonding And Money
When it comes to parental leave, it’s important for dads to use paid leave time off.
How To Make Returning To The Office More Appealing Than Remote Work
Companies must make the office more appealing than remote work by offering flexibility, improving collaboration, and easing commutes to boost engagement and retention.
Quick Hits in AI News: From AI Breakthroughs to AI-Powered Hiring
SHRM’s executive in residence for AI+HI summarizes news about how AI is transforming hiring.
Sneak Peek of The AI+HI Project 2025
Discover critical insights at The AI+HI Project 2025 and tackle AI maturity gaps with strategies, expert dialogue, and tools for actionable transformation.
RIF/WARN and the Manufacturing Industry – Your Questions Answered
Manufacturing employers are facing more uncertainty than ever as the threats of reciprocal tariffs and supply shortages loom. Reductions in force may appear to be the most expedient solution but competing federal and state regulations may challenge that notion.
Iowa Governor Signs Law Making State the First to Remove Gender Identity Protections From Civil Rights Code
On February 28, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation making the state the first to remove antidiscrimination protections for gender identity from its civil rights code.
Federal Judge Denies Bid to Stay Preliminary Injunction Blocking President Trump’s DEI-Related Executive Orders
On March 3, 2025, a federal judge in Maryland refused to halt a preliminary injunction blocking key parts of two of President Donald Trump’s executive orders (EO) seeking to eliminate “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives in the federal government and in federal contracting.
The First 100 Days: The Impact of DOGE on Private Employers
Kerry Notestine, Shawn Matthew Clark and Yvette Gatling discuss how actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are impacting private employers.