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Why Ethical AI & Automation is Good Business in a Labor-Constrained World

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, […]

How to Spot a Bully in the Organization

Yesterday’s Advisor explained why training against workplace bullies is a necessity for your organization; today, we provide some tips on identifying these aggressive personalities so you’ll know when to take action.

Firing of Formerly Drug-addicted Pharmacist Okay Under ADA

Wal-Mart has successfully defended a putative class action alleging that its failure to employ former drug addicts as pharmacists violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. The retailer was able to show that the lead plaintiff was fired because he was previously charged with forging prescriptions — not because of his history of addiction. The suit […]

Be Your Own Advocate: A Short Guide to Self-Promotion

Rabbi Hillel the Elder is credited with saying, “If I am not for myself, then who will be for me?” I mention this to students who are about to enter the workforce, and it applies as well to readers of our newsletter. The Harvard Business Review tells us as much in “How to Self-Promote (When […]

4 Common Mistakes of HR Automation

Are you considering embracing more automation in your HR department this year? Automation can make a huge difference in the day-to-day operations of a company and can impact its bottom line in a large way. By automating more of your activity, you free up your HR team to do what it does best: caring for […]

What’s Better than Cash Compensation? Almost Anything!

By Bryan Van Noy Yesterday we heard from cofounder of Sonic Boom Wellness, Bryan Van Noy, about some of the major reasons cash compensation isn’t cutting it these days. Today we’ll hear a bit more about that, plus some basic alternative ideas. Cash Compensation Is Coercive and Manipulative For employers hoping to change employee health […]

Why Healthcare Shopping Deserves the Spotlight Now

For many, January is a time for new beginnings, to create plans for new accomplishments, or to get back on track toward reaching existing goals. And one of the top five New Year’s resolutions—after losing weight, of course—is saving money. January is also the start of a new healthcare plan year for many employees, presenting […]

Artificial Intelligence Use Continues to Rise in Employment

As 2023 wound down, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by employers showed no sign of slowing down. Rather, you should prepare for an increased use and presence of AI in employment decision-making, as well as employee engagement. Intersection of Technology and Employment Law Throughout 2023, an increasing number of states and cities began limiting the […]

Do You Train Supervisors Not to Make These 6 Common Mistakes?

Supervisors play a particularly critical role in compliance. They must be familiar and comfortable with organizational policies and with employment-related laws. They have to adhere carefully to proper and legal practices, and ensure that their employees do the same. But they also have to get things done. You’re asking quite a lot of your supervisors. […]