Mindful Reflections Through Infertility and Pregnancy
As an employer, you’ll sometimes encounter employees who are struggling with infertility or pregnancy issues. The issue is stressful for everyone, but it can help to understand their perspective.
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Addressing Microaggressions in the Workplace
The world of work is changing rapidly, with many companies abandoning outdated, inflexible approaches to strengthen their stances on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Minority communities have ridden the wave of these rapid changes, but many acknowledge there is still a long way to go before the community finds complete inclusion. According to recent studies, […]
How Conversational AI is Revolutionizing Recruiting: A Q&A with Ankit Somani of AllyO
Recently, we sat down with Ankit Somani, cofounder of AllyO, to discuss what conversational artificial intelligence (AI) is, and how it’s revolutionizing the recruiting industry.
58% of Performance Stems from EQ, Not IQ
In their new book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves suggest 58% of performance is due to EQ, and they show you how to make it work. Bradberry and Greaves are co-founders of TalentSmart®, a leading provider of emotional intelligence tests and training. Here are some of their recommendations for putting emotional intelligence […]
Rates of Pay: Court Says Pay Required for All Hours Worked—Even If Paycheck Still Averages Out to Minimum Wage
Will All Jobs Soon Be “Tech Jobs”?
There was a time not so long ago when having a “tech job” carried a certain status symbol. People holding such jobs have been perceived as having highly specialized knowledge of complex concepts and technologies, and an appropriately high level of compensation as a result. Given the specialized and selective connotation associated with “tech jobs,” […]
8th Circuit: ‘Economic Conditions’ Did Not Allow Unequal Pay
The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) recently affirmed a jury’s decision that a furniture manufacturer was liable for sex-based wage discrimination under the Equal Pay Act (EPA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Supreme Court Hands NLRB a Piping Hot Wake-Up Call
A mostly unanimous U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) request for preliminary injunctive relief while unfair labor practice charges are pending is to be evaluated by the same standards as any other injunction request. The ruling in Starbucks v. McKinney rejected the Board’s position that its requests should be […]
What HR Needs to Consider About their Business Vehicle Program During Tax Season
While there is still a short window of time for individuals to file and close out on last year’s taxes, for most companies, tax season is already in the rearview mirror. An often overlooked way to reduce employer taxes is within the business vehicle programs. By using this year’s tax season as a time to reevaluate, businesses can implement sound policies and programs to ensure the organization and the employee are in the best position come tax time next year.
Fire Up Your Team for Success Throughout 2023
As the calendar quickly moves through 2023, it’s a great time to think about ways to inspire team members to feel excited about the year ahead. Last year, many managers and HR heads struggled with ways to boost morale, as more than 46 million Americans left their jobs. So it’s time to shake off negativity […]