Many Employers Unprepared for New Overtime Regs
A recent report has shown that many employers are unprepared for the new overtime regulations scheduled to take place on December 1.
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New Stanford Study Reveals Bias in AI Hiring Tools, Raises Stakes for Employers
A recent study by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) provides new large-scale evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) hiring tools can produce racially disparate outcomes. For employers increasingly relying on automated screening to manage applicant volume, the study raises significant legal risk, particularly under long-standing disparate impact principles. Details The Stanford researchers analyzed […]
Q&A: Pay Equity and Sexual Harassment Differences Between U.S. and Europe
A recent report has highlighted large differences between how U.S. and European organizations handle important issues like sexual harassment training, pay equity, and mental health efforts. Here, we will explore why these differences exist and what they mean.
Help Employees Improve Focus, Reduce Stress with Mindfulness
The world is filled with noise, both literal and metaphorical, and there are times when everyday distractions make it difficult or impossible to focus on the task at hand. Consider that, on average, employees check their e-mail 36 times an hour and spend 2 hours each day just recovering from distractions. For many, those disruptions […]
How Stressful Is the Job?
Talent acquisition professionals and hiring managers typically look at a job from several angles. But when recruiting, does your company consider how stressful a job is?
Turning Down the Heat: How to Keep the Peace this Election Season
The 2020 election season is heating up. These days, political tension seems to spread like wildfire, and the workplace is no exception. The American Psychological Association estimates that one of every four employees was negatively affected by political conversations at work during the 2016 election.
You Thought You’ve Heard Them All, but Wait Until You Hear These Crazy Excuses!
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, CareerBuilder releases its annual survey of even more crazy excuses employees have used when calling out of work. According to the survey, out of the 52% of employers who have a paid time off (PTO) program 27% of respondents who have called out felt obligated to give […]
What Happens on Social Media, Stays on Social Media … and Employers Are Noticing
Everything you post to the Internet, stays there, whether you want it to or not. Through the magic of technology, nothing ever really disappears from the web and that includes social media posts. No matter what lengths you take to erase your digital thumbprint, some traces will always remain, and the bad news: employers are […]
Win-Win: Improve Well-Being While Actually Decreasing Healthcare Spend
Holistic well-being and saving on healthcare costs are top of mind for employers and employees alike. Emily Taylor of Naturally Slim shares why behavioral change weight management solutions are the answer.
3 Key Steps to Bridge the Leadership Gap in Your Organization
In today’s tight labor market, job-hopping has become a common practice. Research shows nearly half (46%) of professionals are considering quitting their jobs this year in pursuit of better career opportunities, a figure higher than the 40% who said the same ahead of 2021’s Great Resignation. Business and HR leaders often frown upon this job-hopping […]