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5th Circuit Rejects Fired Transgender Employee’s Discrimination Claim

An employer wasn’t liable to a former employee who alleged he was terminated because he was transgender, the 5th Circuit recently ruled, upholding a Houston federal district court decision. The appeals court said the former employee failed to allege he was treated differently than cisgender employees. The court’s opinion offers guidance on an emerging area […]

Leveraging Certified BPO Partners for Healthcare Staffing

Healthcare organizations face several staffing challenges, including shortages of qualified professionals, high turnover rates, and burnout. According to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the healthcare industry is facing a workforce shortage that’s expected to reach a deficit of 124,000 full-time physicians by 2034. Outsourcing can provide healthcare organizations with a strategic solution to address […]

3 Problems with Hiring and the Presidential Election

The road to the 2016 U.S. presidential election officially began last week with the Iowa caucuses. Having grown up in Iowa, I have experienced the caucus process first-hand. It’s an interesting process that has a real grassroots feel to it, and it can produce some very interesting results that are often difficult to predict. If […]

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Empowering Inclusion: Enhancing Accessibility in Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

As an HR professional, your role in shaping an inclusive workplace is pivotal. Embracing diversity enriches the company culture and drives innovation by incorporating a wide range of perspectives. Making job opportunities accessible to people with disabilities is not just about compliance with regulations; it’s about actively pursuing a diverse and capable workforce. Crafting Accessible […]

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House Bill Would Eliminate Damage Caps in Federal Discrimination Cases

Federal judges are required to reduce jury verdicts in discrimination cases brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if a jury awards more than is permitted under federal caps. But a bill now pending in Congress, the Equal Remedies Act of 2024, would end […]

Stay Interviews—Asking the Right Questions

In yesterday’s Advisor, Erin Pappo, client services director for Camden Consulting Group, discussed the value of stay interviews to organizations. Today, Pappo reveals 10 questions to ask in a stay interview and how to use the feedback effectively.

Beachboard Debunks 13 Urban Legends of HR

Beachboard made his remarks at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Exhibition, held recently in Chicago. He is a shareholder in the Los Angeles and Torrance, California, offices of law firm Ogletree Deakins. Urban Legend #1  Assistants and secretaries need to have BlackBerries to better support those they work for—and they understand that (and don’t expect to […]

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Nevada Supreme Court Offers Guidance on Minimum Wage Amendment

We’ve been reporting on litigation surrounding Nevada’s minimum wage all year. Although some issues remain unresolved, we now have important guidance from the state’s highest court on the scope of the term “provide” under the minimum wage law as well as which statute of limitations applies to wage claims. The following article provides an overview of the court’s ruling.

How to Make Internal Social Media Work for Your Company

In part one of this article we explored the value of internal social media (ISM) and it’s impact on the workplace. Today we’ll look at how to make ISM easy to access and ideas for making ISM work for your business.