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Your Employees Are Disengaged and Lonely. The Cure Is Right Under Your Nose
Inc. has dug into the research to determine how to bring joy back to the workplace—and, no, the answer is not more snacks.
Avoid this one resume red flag, says HR exec: ‘A pattern’ of this behavior looks bad
Angela Beatty, chief HR officer at Accenture, doesn’t like to see short stints on resumes.
DOJ New Data Transfer Rule Impacts Hiring Practices, Business Operations, and Vendor Management: Time to Review Your Privacy + Cybersecurity Program
TakeawaysThe rule prohibits or restricts U.S. companies from making sensitive data available to “countries of concern” or certain persons located in or associated with them.The rule applies to hiring practices, vendor engagement, investor due diligence, and data brokerage.Enforcement begins 07.08.25.Related link
Revenge RTO: Workers are coming in late, leaving early and stealing snacks as they find small ways to get get back at their bosses
“If the shareholders are taking my wages, at the very least, I’m going to take home three Gatorades and a couple Uncrustables.”
Gen X retirees have regrets over how much they saved. They’re copying Gen Z and turning to side gigs to make ends meet
Feeling the burn of inflation and not saving enough, some retirees are embracing side gigs and breaking the stigma that the end of their careers has to be the end of working altogether.
5 Lessons Business Owners Can Learn from the Papal Conclave
The passing of Pope Francis triggered a succession plan that’s been in place for thousands of years.
Body Doubling–The Productivity Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed
Whether you’re a people person who misses office chatter or a remote employee looking to shake up your solo routine, body doubling might just be your secret weapon.
How to stand out in a group job interview, even if you’re not an extrovert
Time-starved companies are opting for group interviews to speed up the hiring process. Here’s how to make a good impression.
Annual Report on EEOC Developments – Fiscal Year 2024
Annual Report on EEOC Developments – Fiscal Year 2024
This Annual Report on EEOC Developments—Fiscal Year 2024 (hereafter “Report”), our fourteenth annual publication, is designed as a comprehensive guide to significant Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” or “the Commission”) developments over the past fiscal year. The Report does not merely
U.S. Still Leads in Attracting International Talent — But For How Long?
Takeaways
The United States continues to attract the largest share of international graduate students, particularly in STEM fields, but its dominance may be slipping. Other countries are expanding their post-study work options and streamlining their immigration pathways to compete for the world’s best and brightest. U.S. employers seeking to
Riley and Jordan Co-Author Article on Managing ICE Inspections
Laurie Riley, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the Miami office, and Mary Ellen Jordan, special counsel in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office,…
Relief from Steep Pay Transparency Penalties for Businesses in Washington State
Relief from Steep Pay Transparency Penalties for Businesses in Washington State
In welcome news for the business community and a shining example of bipartisan cooperation, the Washington State Legislature has almost unanimously passed an amendment to its pay transparency law that led to hundreds of class action lawsuits. Numerous employers
Does Employer Disparate Impact Liability Still Exist? The Latest EO Pushes to Eliminate It
TakeawaysFederal agencies are expected to limit their enforcement of disparate impact discrimination claims.Employers should look to remove barriers to equal employment opportunity and avoid making any employment decision based on race, sex, or other protected characteristic. Employers may soon receive agency guidance or technical assistance regarding appropriate methods to promote equal access to employment regardless of whether an applicant has a college education.Related links