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The bias that drives ‘catty’ workplace conflict
When women work for other women, clashes are notorious – even inevitable. But that narrative doesn’t tell the whole story.
Research Reveals People of Color More Likely to Adjust Appearance During Interviews
Candidates prefer in-person interviews to video calls. They also feel that they have to change their appearance to get a job.
These are the two most significant takeaways from a recently released survey by the American Staffing Association. The research found that 70% of Americans prefer in-person interviews, while 17% prefer video
Labor Department Is Cracking Down on Providers’ Use of 1099 Contractors, Lawyer Warns
As healthcare organizations continue to battle major workforce shortages, many are turning to labor from staffing agencies.
Research: Where Employees Think Companies’ DEIB Efforts Are Failing
And 10 strategies for employers to up their game.
The ABCs of Creating a Brain-Healthy Workplace
How to align your workplace with your brain’s ways of working.
Electric Car Charging Is the Newest Workplace Perk
Comfortable seating. Free coffee. A place to plug in? Companies looking to attract talent are increasingly considering EV chargers at the office.
Why the new workplace is a work in progress
Covid-19 dismantled outdated practices but what replaces them remains contested
Artificial intelligence will destroy ‘laptop class’ workers
The coming artificial intelligence economic revolution will be a major shock to the world.
Settlement reached in City of Lansing religious discrimination suit
A civil rights violation case brought against the City of Lansing by a former detention officer and counterclaims by the city were settled in federal court Wednesday.
I’m an Amazon employee who’s worked remotely since 2021.
Now that we’re returning to the office soon, I worry I’ll lose the productivity and work-life balance I perfected during the pandemic.
AI issues hitting HR from ‘everywhere at once,’ former EEOC chair says
Tools developed appropriately may be able to help with DEI initiatives — but therein lies the problem, experts said during a recent SHRM panel.
Employees Use Salary Transparency Laws Just as Companies Feared
Many businesses balked at new salary transparency laws. The California Chamber of Commerce called California’s law a “job killer.” Companies started complying with the “letter of the law” by posting wildly large ranges. Citibank, for instance, posted a job with a salary range of “$0-$2,000,000.”
Why were they scared?
Musk Discloses Former Employee’s Disability in Twitter Exchange
In a rare development, Musk later apologized and said he misunderstood the employee’s situation after mocking him on Twitter
How to Help Superstar Employees Fulfill Their Potential
An analysis of 3,000 applications to Harvard Business School’s High Potentials Leadership Program reveals common challenges and opportunities.