Managers and business leaders are finding it difficult to work with Generation Z. A number of surveys and reports point out this trend, including an April 2023 survey of 1,000 participants from ResumeBuilder, which said that 74% of managers and business leaders found that Gen Z is more difficult to …
Archives for March 26, 2025
DEI Training and Hostile Work Environment Claims
In our March 24 2025, blog post we discussed the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) recent guidance regarding what constitutes unlawful “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) policies. Among other things, the guidance specifies that
Pay Equity: Dawn Staley’s Big Dance to Becoming the Highest-Paid Coach in Women’s College Basketball History
With brackets finalized and March Madness well underway, it is probably a safe bet that many of you have the University of South Carolina’s women’s team heading to the NCAA Tournament’s final game. As of this writing, the Gamecocks are heading to the Sweet Sixteen for their 11th straight appearance
Precarious Politics, PAGA Procedures and Other Pressing Predicaments – Progress or Pandemonium for California Employers?
Why CEOs Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Asset Management Firms
Why CEOs Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Asset Management Firms
Jeanine Conley Daves says as IE&D programs are increasingly scrutinized, many companies are taking a measured approach, rather than rushing to end or scale back IE&D efforts.
Forbes
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Trump’s Disparate Impact Blow Makes AI Bias Claims Even Tougher
Alice H. Wang says the use of AI tools has exploded in the past two years and hasn’t seen a corresponding uptick in litigation.
Bloomberg Law
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Trump Picks Morgan Lewis Partner As NLRB General Counsel
Alex MacDonald says Crystal Carey will perform her role new as NLRB’s general counsel admirably.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Canada expands work-sharing programme to confront US tariffs
Stephen Shore shares his opinion about the Canadian federal government expanding its work-sharing programme and the effects it will have on several industries when it comes to employment status’.
International Employment Lawyer
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Singapore banks help juniors tackle living costs with one-off payments
Nancy Zhang explains why a one-off payment provides immediate financial relief, which helps to attract employees, but is unlikely to help foster long-term loyalty or retention.
International Employment Lawyer
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Women in the Workplace: Navigating the Broken Rung
Jeanine Conley Daves shares her perspective of how women can break the workplace barrier, climb the corporate ladder and become top leaders and executives.
Connecticut Business & Industry Association
EEOC, DOJ Issue DEI Technical ‘Assistance’
James Paretti, Jr. explains how the two “technical assistance” documents “focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ in the workplace” impact it.
Connecticut Business & Industry Association
Trump EEOC Offers Guidance on ‘DEI-Related Discrimination’
Alyesha Asghar comments on a document released by the Labor Department that outlines the process for filing a discrimination charge with the EEOC in order to receive a Notice of Right to Sue letter that would allow people to bring a discrimination claim to federal court.
Newsweek
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5 Strategies To Overcome Imposter Syndrome And Take Bold Action
We’ve all felt it — that nagging voice whispering, “You’re not good enough,” or “Who am I to be doing this?”
Office Gossip Is A Weapon—Here’s How To Disarm It
A bold look at how workplace gossip isn’t harmless—it’s toxic bullying that destroys trust, kills morale, and wrecks productivity in today’s work culture.
3 Common Errors HR Leaders Make When Navigating Rapid Change
Discover the top three HR decision-making mistakes and learn how to avoid them with data-driven strategies, better communication, and a flexible mindset.