Google cofounder Sergey Brin told Gemini staffers a 60-hour workweek is the “sweet spot”—but experts say that’s outrageous. The answer isn’t 40 hours, either.
Archives for March 9, 2025
How to Disclose an Office Romance
When is it too late to reveal that you’re deep into an office romance?
Trump’s Second Term Ushers in ‘Sea Change’ in Workforce Policy
President Donald Trump’s second term is reshaping the workplace with executive actions and policy shifts that impact HR.
Quorum Is Restored at National Labor Relations Board for Now
Learn about Wilcox’s reinstatement, the National Labor Relations Board’s activities during a quorum lapse, and how this case may influence presidential power.
Gen Z Has A Big Gender Gap When It Comes To Views On Feminism
Gen Z women and men are more divided than any other generation on a host of topics related to gender.
Why empathy is essential for workplace success
Leaders often mistake empathy for passive listening, but true empathy requires clarity, decisiveness, and action.
The problem with Employee Appreciation Day
Making people feel valued and included isn’t a once-a-year undertaking. Here’s what really makes the difference.
Judge Reinstates NLRB Member Fired by Trump
The ruling, which the Trump administration immediately moved to appeal, was a rebuke of Mr. Trump’s expansive view of executive power.
Trump’s Lawyer Dissed DOGE-Fired Vets in a Masterclass on What Not to Say About Ex-Employees
Amid broadening pushback against White House efforts to cull the federal workforce, Trump’s own lawyer made some controversial comments, and the USDA was told to rehire 6,000 workers.
The H-1B Visa Is The Most Restrictive Immigration Category
Government data show the H-1B visa is the most restrictive category in the U.S. immigration system, limiting hiring options for employers.
Would You Resign In One Month For $50,000? The SEC Wants To Know
Employees at the SEC are being offered $50,000 to resign or retire, within the next month. How will displaced workers find new opportunities, in this job market?
LinkedIn Says Job Confidence Hits New Low
It’s going to get worse.
Beltway Buzz, March 7, 2025
The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
Policy Week in Review – March 7, 2025
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal, state, and local matters, as well as Littler’s published in-depth analyses of the prior week.
Virginia General Assembly Passes Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements
On March 7, 2025, Virginia’s General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 1919, requiring by January 1, 2027, any Virginia employer of one hundred or more employees to develop, implement, and maintain a workplace violence policy. The bill is currently awaiting Governor Glenn Youngkin’s signature.