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A number of high-profile companies are speaking out against the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision overruling Roe v. Wade, and they are backing up their criticism by vowing to help employees wishing to travel for legal abortions. But employers taking such action may face tricky legal issues.
Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are getting ready to cast their ballots ahead of the fast-approaching 98th Academy Awards. Final voting opens on February 26th and closes on March 5th, ten days before the golden statuettes are awarded to the winners. This year’s final Oscar voting is especially noteworthy: Academy members must watch all the films nominated […]
If you worked 13 years without a raise in pay, wouldn’t you quit your job? Well, maybe you wouldn’t if you didn’t work full-time—and you were elected to your job and not hired.
When employees put years of hard work, dedication, and learning into their jobs, being rewarded with a promotion makes every effort worthwhile. However, being handed a new job title and responsibilities can be daunting, and your employees will benefit from support as they move into their new positions. Promoting employees can also put a lot […]
This week, we’re presenting valuable tips for trainers that were shared at the annual Association for Talent Development (ATD) Conference and Exposition held recently in Denver, Colorado. Today, we hear from Jack Zenger, CEO of Zenger Folkman, on 6 Leadership Levers that drive great results.
by Dan Oswald Is writing becoming a lost art? The adoption of new technology has forever changed how we communicate with one another—and that includes the written word. I’m certain my kids write more with their thumbs, texting incessantly on their phones, than any other way. And I say that even though two of my […]
Incorporating technology into training can offer many advantages. For one, it can save money by reducing or eliminating the need to train with expensive materials or equipment when the training can be simulated through today’s technology. It can also save money by allowing a single trainer to remotely train employees across the country or around […]
In part 1 of this article we began to explore the effect that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) has on personal tax deduction for business owners. Today we are going to explore reporting requirements for Relevant Passthrough Entities (RPEs) as well as some timing considerations.
HR Work Break takes a quick, but close look at everything Human Resources—listeners can learn something new, take our expert’s advice to heart, or simply stay abreast of today’s trending topics. As we say goodbye to 2023 and look toward 2024, let’s check out some of our favorite HR Work Break episodes from the past […]
Late Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed into law House Bill (HB) 600, which prohibits Tennessee’s local governments from imposing on employers any antidiscrimination practices or standards that vary from those in state law. Named the Equal Access to Interstate Commerce Act, the new law makes null and void any “practice, standard, definition, or provision” […]