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Here’s an interesting twist on a question we get all the time. We’re often asked, “Can I have an English-only rule in the workplace?” The answer is generally no, unless there are very strong business reasons dictating it. In this case, the question was, “Can I require a bilingual workforce?” The court said the answer […]
A critical new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) delivers a clear economic warning to HR leaders: U.S. employers are projected to lose at least $1.3 trillion in attrition in 2026. This massive cost is driven by a simple, avoidable factor: a lack of cultural investment. AWI’s 2025 Employee Engagement & Retention report surveyed employees […]
The gig economy is defined as “a way of working that is based on people having temporary jobs or doing separate pieces of work, each paid separately.” In recent years, there has been an influx of job titles, including words like “freelancer,” “entrepreneur,” and “self-employed,” and many are saying Millennials and Gen Zs are to […]
As reality television enthusiasts prepare for the Season 8 premiere of Netflix’s Love is Blind this Valentine’s Day, the show’s producers are navigating a recent National Labor Relations Board complaint that could lead to very real-world implications. In December 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against producers Kinetic Content and Delerium […]
Succession planning refers to the idea that the ability to fill key roles in an organization should not be left to chance—the succession should be planned in advance. From the CEO on down, a business should be prepared in advance with a plan of who might fill each key role when the time comes.
As of this writing, and with six female accusers, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is forcefully denying all allegations that he wrongly touched women or was ever placed on notice that his words and conduct were offensive. With a sexual harassment investigation by the state attorney general under way and highly placed politicos from the […]
Given the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, Human Resources professionals and recruiters may be left wondering how to reintroduce employees to the workplace once the dust has settled. This can seem like a challenging endeavor, given the upheaval and generalized anxiety caused by the global crisis.
As technology continues to become more integrated into everyday life and work, companies are increasingly looking for employees who have a basic level of technology competency, meaning they understand how to use the tools they need to get their work done and understand the underlying technology and how it works. While the IT department should […]
Who’s in Your Peer Group? The first thing to do is to decide which companies should make up your peer group, says Boyd. Should you compare to companies: Against whom you compete for business? Whose revenues are approximately the same as yours? With about the same number of employees? In the same industry? Isn’t there […]
To all our readers, friends, and colleagues, Happy Mother’s Day! “Working mothers are essential to our country’s economic future and competitiveness,” says Jill Koziol, co-founder and CEO of Motherly. According to the annual State of Motherhood Study, 48% of mothers are dissatisfied with their employer’s lack of flexibility and paid time off—the number one reason […]