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When we discuss things like workplace flexibility, remote workers, work/life balance, and burnout, we are typically talking about the generic employee. Each industry, however, has unique issues and challenges. Today, we are going to look at developers, those hardworking individuals who build and create software and applications. They work in virtually every industry but share […]
An important new California Supreme Court ruling has affirmed your right to modify or rescind your personnel policies, but it also creates new employee protections—and employer compliance obligations. We’ll examine this decision and look at what you have to do before you eliminate or change a policy.
When it comes to filling open roles within your company, finally getting a “yes” from a potential candidate can feel like the end of a long road. After all, you’ve probably been recruiting for a while—crafting the job description, casting a wide net, searching for top talent, networking, fielding resumes, and giving multiple interviews all […]
We occasionally hear from clients asking if their employees have to be employed for 12 months and work 1,250 hours to qualify for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) or if they qualify as soon as they begin employment. The question appears to conflate aspects of the PWFA with a similar but distinct federal labor […]
The final day of SPARK HR is a sad thought, but some of the best conversations were saved for last, and they’re helping HR leaders shape the future they want to see. What does the future of AI look like? Well, that’s up to HR professionals, and how they approach the learning and development of […]
Effectively managing cognitive diversity in the workplace requires consideration of individual differences in thinking and processing information. Because cognitive diversity encompasses a range of styles, perspectives, and problem-solving approaches, it’s an asset that’s increasingly valued in today’s fast-paced work environment. In fact, cognitive diversity has been shown to lead to greater innovation and creativity and […]
Even though small businesses make up 99.9% of all businesses in the United States, they only employ 47.8% of all U.S. employees. And sometimes they can’t land top talent when competing against larger enterprises that have more resources and much larger recruiting budgets.
From packed buses to standstill rush-hour traffic, commuting is rife with inconveniences. Long commute times are linked to negative effects on sleep, productivity, and overall quality of life. Commuting Americans spend, on average, 52 minutes per day traveling to and from work—an increase of about 20% since the U.S. Census began collecting that data in […]
The world of work has changed, are you prepared to meet talent demands? Sadly, what attracted talent in 2014, doesn’t work in 2018. If you think a ping pong table is going to get workers in the door, think again!