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As more American workers take to the gig economy to supplement their income, many recruiters are coming out in favor of side gigs, saying the skills and experiences learned through this extra work are a great boost for candidates’ résumés.
Despite economic headwinds, the labor market remains tight. While there may be some softening of the U.S. labor market, hiring quality talent will remain challenging. This expectation is based on recent Employ Inc. data and Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, which projects that the U.S. labor shortfall will continue through 2030. When finding quality talent, […]
On April 10, 2017, a 53-year-old man walked into a special needs classroom in San Bernadino, California, pulled out a gun, and shot his estranged wife, 53-year-old Karen Elaine Smith. Two children standing near Smith were also hit by gunfire; 8-year-old Jonathan Martinez died later at the hospital. The gunman then turned his gun on […]
We’ve enjoyed a full week of online events and digital resources around diversity, equity, and inclusion. As this year’s HR Diversity Week comes to a close, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned from the event’s discussions and resources. Monday Seat at the Table Podcast | Implementing a Preferred Name at Work Join host […]
Innovation is a must when addressing evolving workforce needs. Between the labor shortages, diminished margins, accelerating competition, and even leadership vacancies, there’s a perfect storm of workforce factors pressing CEOs. CEOs need to employ meticulous strategies to rein in costs while creatively thinking about building a sustainable workforce. Innovation is key for CEOs while they […]
Telecommuting is quickly growing as a viable means to improve flexibility for employees while reducing costs for employers. If your business opts to allow it, it’s important to think through how best to implement it to ensure the success of the program. Here are some best practices to consider when implementing a telecommuting program in […]
By Michelle Lee Flores If an employee proves that an illegal reason (such as age discrimination) was a substantial motivation in his employer’s decision to terminate him, does the company have any defense to a wrongful termination claim?
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on October 22 released its proposal easing restrictions on open multiple-employer plans (MEPs) to encourage more small businesses to offer defined contribution (DC) retirement plans to their employees.
Taxes can be intimidating, time-consuming, and confusing for any employee. But tax complexities shoot through the roof for international employees, business travelers, and remote workers. If mobile and remote employees don’t understand their tax obligations, they risk violating laws, losing compensation, damaging the company’s reputation, and more. However, HR professionals can reduce this risk and […]
A restaurant in Arizona will pay a hefty fine for allegedly having a policy that kept a pregnant employee off the schedule during Sunday football. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claims that the employer unlawfully removed a pregnant employee from working on Sundays during football season because she was pregnant. The agency charged […]