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By Mohamed Badreddine Last chance agreements are a tool commonly used by workplace parties in Canada to give an employee accused of serious or repeated misconduct one last chance to keep his or her job. These agreements are sometimes used to manage an employee’s absenteeism, poor job performance, or drug or alcohol addiction. They may […]
Internships serve as valuable steppingstones for career growth, providing opportunities to gain practical experience, expand networks, and potentially secure full-time employment. Starting an internship is an exciting opportunity to gain understanding of a role and pave the way for future career prospects. To make waves during this transformative experience, it’s crucial to understand your future […]
It’s hard to find a more controversial and polarizing topic than abortion. It not only is an extremely personal issue but also straddles the intersection of three subjects that are generally best avoided in the office: religion, politics, and sex. Supreme Court Decision Creates Controversy But in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision […]
With five generations in the workplace, it’s no surprise if you have co-workers whose views differ from yours. Tension may not only build due to these conflicting views, but also the polarized nature of today’s politics. As a result, you might feel compelled to suppress your own beliefs to keep the peace or – on […]
A federal judge in Texas has instituted a nationwide injunction, halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its associated reporting rule, which required “reporting companies” to submit reports to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) detailing the identity of each beneficial owner of the reporting company by January 1, 2025. In Texas Top […]
by Dan Oswald “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” I came across that question in a book the other day, and it really got me thinking. I firmly believe there are many things we don’t try because we’re convinced we won’t succeed. The thinking goes, “Why even go […]
With Millennials making up the largest generation of workers, employers must adapt to meet Millennials’ needs in order to attract this group of workers to their companies, say the findings of a new survey report released by Udemy, an online learning platform.
Finding the right talent for your company’s open roles can feel like finding a needle in a haystack—especially in today’s difficult, shifting job market. Finding someone with the skillset you’re looking for, who will also be a fit culturally, who also has the expectations of benefits that your company provides, who also is seeking a […]
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming—recently ruled in favor of Dillon Companies, Inc., a Kansas corporation that does business as King Soopers, in a lawsuit filed by a former grocery store employee who claimed he suffered a hostile work environment and was terminated because of […]
In an evolving job market where the demand for technological expertise is skyrocketing, traditional four-year college degrees are being reassessed against real-world, tech-based skills. A recent survey by Intelligent.com highlights a significant shift in employer preferences, emphasizing the growing importance of experience with technologies like ChatGPT over conventional academic qualifications. The survey, which gathered insights […]