In July, the City of Los Angeles put the minimum wage increase for hotel workers on hold. Certain provisions were to take effect on July 1, 2025. The decision to pause the ordinance came after a referendum petition against the ordinance was filed with the City Clerk’s office on June 27, 2025. On September 8, 2025, the… Continue Reading
Archives for September 9, 2025
Nike Got It Right: Why Leaders Who Ask ‘Why’ Are Outperforming Everyone Else
Nike’s new “Why Do It” campaign speaks to rising anxiety. The real lesson: leaders need a why aligned across ME, WE, and WORLD to avoid burnout.
Texas Noncompetes 101: Drafting, Enforcement, and Potential Pitfalls Along the Way
Texas Noncompetes 101: Drafting, Enforcement, and Potential Pitfalls Along the Way
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Tue, 09/09/2025 – 10:29
State Department Announces FY 2025 Visa Limit Has Been Reached for the EB-2 Category
The U.S. Department of State recently announced that it will not issue any new EB-2 employment-based visas in fiscal year (FY) 2025, which ends on September 30, 2025.
Why Your Company Picnic Won’t Fix Your Work Culture
Company culture isn’t perks or parties. It’s how leaders model behavior, handle conflict, and build trust. Learn how to create culture that truly lasts.
Everyday Rockstar: Neuroscience Workplace Impact For Leaders
Everyday Rockstar brings together a rockstar drummer and a neuro-performance coach to show how neuroscience workplace impact boosts clarity and resilience.
Executives Behaving Badly Caught Out By Tougher Codes Of Conduct
Organizations are strengthening the rules governing behavior by all employees and are increasingly not afraid to make examples of those at the top.
When Weight Affects Work: What Serena Williams’ Story Reveals About Sizeism And Survival
Serena Williams’ story shows how weight bias affects careers—and why choosing to conform to beauty standards can be a strategy for survival in oppressive systems.
Proactive HR: How to Reduce Workplace Conflict in 3 Steps
Discover how HR can use data and insights to prevent workplace conflict, strengthen culture, and foster inclusion with proactive employee relations strategies.
US appeals court rejects states’ lawsuit over Trump mass firings
A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that 19 mostly Democrat-led states and Washington, D.C., cannot pursue a legal challenge to the mass firings of 25,000 recently hired federal workers carried out by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Is the ‘Gen Z Stare’ More Than Meets the Eye? Employer Considerations for the Perceived Behavior
You ask if the coffee shop has the new seasonal drink yet, and the young barista, a Generation Z (Gen Z) member, looks back at you with a blank, expressionless face before pointing to the menu board above. This behavior, known as the “Gen Z stare,” has gone viral, with
2025 VETS-4212 Filings Are Due Soon as Filing Platform Experiences Technical Issues
The 2025 VETS-4212 reports are due in less than one month. The filing platform opened on August 1 and all reports are due to be filed by September 30. With the filing deadline approaching, there are signs that the filing platform is experiencing issues that could affect filers—especially those that
New CRC Regulations on Automated Hiring Tools Take Effect October 1
Starting on October 1, 2025, California employers must follow new regulations from the Civil Rights Council (CRC) regarding “automated-decision systems”, or “ADS” — that is, tools that use AI, algorithms, or other computer processes to
Want To Get Ahead? How To Share Your Achievements Without Bragging
Hard work isn’t enough if no one sees it. Learn how to share your achievements with impact (without sounding like you’re bragging) and accelerate your career.
DOL Unveils Unified Agenda Highlighting Potential OSHA Rule Changes
On September 4, 2025 the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The purpose of the agenda is to inform the public about regulations that the…