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Archives for May 18, 2025
Labor History Month: Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Reminds Us How Civil Liberties and Collective Action Go Hand in Hand
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn is one of the most important and dynamic champions of worker power in U.S. history. For nearly six decades, from 1906 to 1964, she devoted herself to what she called “the working-class movement.” Inspired by the Irish freedom struggle and appalled by the exploitation and grinding poverty
Retirees Are Filing for Social Security Earlier. Why?
An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver.
What is a ‘snowplow manager?’ How to deal with this type of toxic boss
A manager who takes on much of your work might sound good, but their lack of ability to delegate can actually become a huge problem.
4 Times Saying No At Work Is A Power Move
Saying “no” at work isn’t rude—it’s a power move. Learn how to set boundaries, protect your time, and still be seen as a team player.
How To Handle Your First Job Jitters
Starting your first job or internship this summer? Here’s my quick five tips to help you prepare and feel confident on day one.
Ask HR: What to Do if Your Duties Don’t Match the Job Description
Does your role look different from the job description in practice? Get the best approach to reconcile those differences. Plus: Return-to-office considerations.
EEOC Sues Paia Inn for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
HONOLULU – Paia Inn, a hotel on the North Shore of Maui, violated federal law when its owner sexually harassed a class of young female employees and terminated those who complained or tried to address the rampant sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit
United Parcel Service Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Charge
LOS ANGELES – The United Parcel Service (UPS) in Santa Barbara, California, will pay $10,000 and furnish other injunctive relief to settle a sexual harassment charge filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a member of a class of injured parties, the federal agency announced
Research: The Benefits of Letting HR Decide Who Gets an Interview
A new study examined what happened when a leading multinational technology company transferred the task of shortlisting candidates from line managers to HR departments. They found that following the switch, more women were hired—even though the company had no particular aims to improve gender diversity among its male-dominated workforce. The researchers found that the hiring disparities had been due in part to time constraints on the company’s line managers, which forced them to rely on subjective data—including recommendations from colleagues and assumptions about who best fit a role—to make quick decisions so that they could return to their work. The use of subjective data likely perpetuated the company’s status quo. The HR department, on the other hand, was more likely to place greater weight on objective data about candidates and whether they fit the job description and requirements provided by managers.
AI Is About To Make Us Redesign Education Around Work
Focusing on how AI can or should be used to help students learn is trivial in comparison to solving for how to give students experience using AI to actually do things.
How To Motivate Gen Z, A Generation That Wants More Life Than Work
Gen Z looks for jobs that offer work-life balance. Organizations can play into this need by smart job designs that drive results and a sustainable workforce. Here is how.
From Hiring To Layoffs: Washington’s 2025 Employment Law Updates
Explore key updates from Washington’s 2025 legislative session affecting hiring, background checks, layoffs, and more. Learn what employers need to know now.
These 2 Recent Quitting Trends Are Costing Employers Time and Money
Here’s how ‘revenge quitting’ and disengaged workers sticking with jobs they don’t want are posing new challenges for business owners.
How Employers Are Widening the Definition of Mental Health Benefits
From caregiving benefits to financial support, learn about the workplace evolution that has employers addressing stressors linked to mental health challenges.