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Dredging: the invisible—but critical—task of all managers

by Dan Oswald When I was a little boy, I had a book that was filled with pictures of heavy equipment. Like many boys, I was fascinated by the large bulldozers, cranes, and trucks. There was one piece of equipment that intrigued me because I had never seen anything like it. It was a grab […]

HR Query: Riot Ready—Navigating Unrest & HR Responsibilities

With recent events like the Los Angeles riots — and the potential for similar unrest — HR leaders are facing many questions about their legal duties during times of violence. How do you keep your team safe, keep your business running, and follow the law when trouble hits nearby? In this week’s HR Query, Nonnie […]

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Increasing Inclusivity and Accessibility in the Era of Remote Work

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for change. Certainly, there have been terrible consequences, but in the midst of this, there have been some positive outcomes. Not the least of these is the widespread adoption of remote work because of social distancing guidelines, which has proven to open new […]

Reducing the Toll of Workplace Stress

Stress in the workplace is becoming a widespread epidemic. According to extensive research conducted by The American Institute of Stress, 40% of workers reported their job was “very” or “extremely” stressful, and 80% of workers feel stress on the job. As a learning and development professional, here are a few things you’ll want to know […]

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HR Professionals: Got a Compensation Question?

For me, one of the neat things about being an editor here at BLR® is the opportunity to interact with HR and compensation professionals on a regular basis. As the comp editor, I’m asked about managing the compensation process and, for the most part, they’re pretty routine queries about things like how to market price […]

The Search for Leaders Might Be Too Narrow

Yesterday we began an interview with Adam Canwell, the Global Leader for EY’s leadership offering in Melbourne, Australia to discuss their recent Global Leadership Forecast survey. Today we’ll look at the rest of that interview.

One-Week Warning: OFCCP Contractor Portal Certification Deadline Approaches

By June 30, 2022, federal supply and service contractors with 100 or more employees are required to have registered and certified their establishment and maintenance of their affirmative action programs (AAPs). Although unresolved questions remain, the agency is finally answering some of the questions contractors have had since the portal opened. Registration Issues As a […]

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Robots vs. Humans: Can We Coexist?

If you were part of the select group of people that thought machines were slated to take over the entire workforce, think again! New research finds that despite automation taking over certain roles, humans are still needed to help operate these new technologies.