How Can Multinational Employers Straddle Increasingly Divergent DEI Standards Between the U.S. and the Rest of the World?
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Wed, 09/10/2025 – 15:37
Archives for September 10, 2025
7 Subtle Job Posting Red Flags That Reveal A Toxic Workplace
Think a job posting looks promising? These 7 red flags may reveal a toxic workplace hiding in plain sight.
Return-To-Office: Culture Reset Or Corporate Misstep? A Reality Check
Return-to-office mandates risk morale and trust. Evidence shows hybrid and remote work drive productivity, engagement, and retention—while rigid policies backfire.
Job Hugging Is Replacing Job Hopping
Plus, European office romance rules get stricter and AI makes life difficult for celebrity impersonators, in this edition of the Careers & Leadership newsletter
Bosses admit they’re using return-to-office mandates to trim down teams—without needing to announce layoffs
Companies are leaning on RTO mandates to shrink headcount without calling it a layoff. But workers jumping ship might not find safer ground.
2025 Midwest Regional Employer Conference
2025 Midwest Regional Employer Conference
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Wed, 09/10/2025 – 09:41
How To Spot—and Escape—a Toxic Workplace Before It Damages Your Health
Feeling stuck in a toxic work environment? Experts share tips for spotting the signs and making an exit plan before it’s too late.
Why Employees Ignore Workplace Emails: How To Make Them Worth Reading
Workplace emails fail when they are cluttered, vague, or insincere. Clear, concise, and respectful messages earn attention and keep people engaged.
6 In 10 Managers Say Gen Z Needs Constant Praise. Are They Right?
76% of managers think Gen Z needs constant praise, but experts reveal what this generation actually wants: connection, consideration, and community.
Calif. Employers Face New AI Rules, Wage Hikes, and Legal Shifts
Stay ahead of California’s 2025 employment law changes, including wage hikes, AI hiring rules, leave calculations, safety audits, and compliance risks.
Paid Leave Reform in Delaware: What Employers Need to Know Now
Contributions to Delaware’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program have kicked in, and employees will soon begin making claims for paid leave. A growing number of states have enacted paid family and medical leave laws in recent years.
Treasury Department and IRS Take Steps to Implement the “No Tax On Tips” Deduction
On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Treasury released a “preliminary list” of jobs that may be entitled to claim a tax deduction for certain wages. This preliminary list includes 68 occupations that “customarily and regularly received tips” on or before December 31, 2024 and thereby qualify for the tax deduction for tips. Additionally, the IRS recently provided a draft Form W-2 for 2026 that reflects changes required by recent legislation.