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Some New Mexico Workers’ Benefits Will Take a Hit Under WCA Amendments

By Barbara J. Koenig, Jackson Loman Stanford & Downey Sep 15, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

During the 2015 legislative session, and later in the 2017 regular legislative session, lawmakers started redrafting the sections of the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA) that seemed unfair and unworkable to many employers. The revisions became law on June 16, 2017. Now, when a worker is fired for cause unrelated to a workplace injury, the worker is no longer eligible for workers’ comp benefits beyond the basic impairment rating benefit.

From Clandestine Endeavors to Highly Visible Work in DEI

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jun 12, 2023 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jun 12, 2023

Christina Schelling is Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Talent and Diversity Officer at Verizon. While she was the first person at Verizon to hold this position, Verizon has a long tradition of embracing diversity and inclusion (D&I), and Schelling’s passion for this discipline has helped the company further those goals. An Unlikely DEI Origin […]

How HR Teams Are Actually Using AI: Real-World Applications and Best Practices

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor, HR Daily Advisor Aug 4, 2025 HRDA Featured

Updated: Aug 5, 2025

AI is no longer a distant concept—it’s a daily tool, increasingly embedded in how HR teams attract, develop, and support talent. As organizations push toward more agile, data-driven operations, HR departments are adopting AI to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver more personalized employee experiences. But they’re also grappling with concerns around privacy, bias, and […]

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The Growing Importance of the Employee Experience

By Robert Peck, CEO and Cofounder of Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters Sep 10, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 4, 2019

In a recent survey conducted by Expedia, it was found that 74% of Americans prioritize experiences over products. Some say this social shift stems from our desire to be unique and live a personal story only we know to be true. Another school of thought is that humans are built to crave interpersonal connections.

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Redeployment 101: A New Tool for Your Recruitment Strategy

By Kimberly Schneiderman, Senior Practice Development Manager with RiseSmart Jul 9, 2018 Talent

Updated: Jul 9, 2018

U.S. labor market trends, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), show that the employee quits-to-layoff ratio has significantly risen over the last 8 years, soaring higher than prerecession levels. This emerging trend in data goes to show that workers are confident in their ability to find another job. It also proves that it’s […]

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#MeToo: 72% of Workers Who Experience Sexual Harassment at Work Do Not Report It

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 22, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 13, 2018

Thanks to the #MeToo movement, more victims are feeling empowered to come forward about workplace sexual harassment, but according to a new CareerBuilder survey, the majority continue to keep quiet. Of those who have been sexually harassed, the majority (72%) did not report the incident and more than half (54%) did not confront the person […]

Case Study: 5th Circuit Says Remote Work Can Be Reasonable ADA Accommodation

By Michael P. Maslanka, UNT Dallas College of Law Aug 22, 2023 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 22, 2023

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings cover Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi) shocked employers out of the summer doldrums with a new opinion issued on June 28, 2023. In a 2-1 vote, it declared that remote work or commuter assistance for an employee in the Houston area can be a reasonable accommodation under […]

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L&D Terminology 101: 8 Basic Sales Training Terms for Beginners

By L&D Daily Advisor Staff May 23, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: May 23, 2018

The makeup of a Learning & Development (L&D) program varies from organization to organization, but generally, these teams have at least one or two people who are experts/specialists in learning theory. Best case scenario, they have already invested in a modern learning platform that you can leverage.