The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new technical assistance on May 18, explaining the application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to automated systems that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in a range of HR-related uses.
SHRM
Should Earbuds Be Allowed in the Workplace?
In many different types of workplaces, employees wear earbuds or headphones throughout the day. Should employers allow them to? The answer depends on the employer’s industry, as there may be safety concerns and worries about diminished collaboration; but also the possibility that earbuds help workers focus and boost retention.
How to Manage Generative AI and ChatGPT in the Workplace
Question: What does generative artificial intelligence have in common with the 2023 Academy Award winner for best picture? Answer: They’re both “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
4 Ways to Adapt Employee Recognition Programs to the Virtual Workplace
Having remote workers on staff is transforming how companies recognize and reward their employees’ accomplishments.
EEOC Sues on Behalf of Employee Who Sought Telework Due to COVID-19 Risk
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently sued an employer that allegedly unlawfully denied remote work to someone at a heightened risk of severe complications if she were to contract COVID-19.
What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Mental Health in the Workplace
Be like a goldfish, and you’ll be happy, according to Ted Lasso, the professional soccer coach in Apple TV+’s feel-good comedy.
Why Is Everything in the Workplace ‘Quiet’ These Days?
When the term “quiet quitting” started making headlines last year, many HR professionals began looking for signs that their employees were walking out the door—under the radar, of course.
Supervisor’s Letter Touting Religious Views Could Violate Title VII
A federal district court recently refused to dismiss a former employee’s claim that a supervisor’s attempts to religiously indoctrinate her through a letter and individual meetings created a hostile work environment in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
How Employers Can Encourage Workplace Friendships
Work isn’t just a place where people do their jobs. It’s also where they learn more about themselves, uncover their strengths and weaknesses, and connect with the people around them.
Employee Lost One State Claim of Perceived Weight Discrimination, Proceeded with Another
A former employee’s state law claim that he was discriminated against based on a perceived disability pertaining to his weight failed, a federal district court decided.
3 Commonsense Tips to Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment
As more employees return to physical workplaces, HR managers may encounter more sexual harassment issues.
How younger workers are using ‘bare minimum Monday’ as a form of self-care
CNN Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans joins “CNN This Morning” to talk about “bare minimum Mondays,” a new trend among younger workers lauded as a form of self-care.
SHRM Report: How to Ensure Latino Workers Aren’t Left Behind in the Digital Economy
There has never been a greater demand for digital skills in the workplace. But while some workers have access to the expertise to excel in a more digital-oriented workplace, others do not.
Changes to Come in EEOC Enforcement
Employers are likely to see a shift in enforcement by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with a bigger budget, potentially new leadership and revised strategic priorities.
Will Employers Bring Masks Back to the Workplace?
Once the COVID-19 omicron wave died down after exploding during the 2021-22 holiday season, mask mandates quickly went by the wayside.
Social Profiles