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Are Soft Skills AI-Proof?

Technological improvements have long been a source of concern for laborers in an increasingly advanced economy. As automation improves, there is an understandable fear that machines, computers, and improved processes can render certain categories of human labor obsolete.

The #1 Mistake in Writing Job Descriptions

Goodkin who is a partner in the Los Angeles office of law firm Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff, gave her tips at a recent webinar hosted by BLR. Most Common Mistake Regarding the worst and most common mistakes in job descriptions, Goodkin pointed to calling people exempt when they’re not. Citing a new client who has […]

Defamation Claims: Stormy Days and Muddy Waters

Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, is suing a sitting U.S. president for defamation. She claims she had a brief affair with Donald Trump in 2006 and was paid to keep quiet about it on the eve of the 2016 election. President Trump tweeted his thoughts about her credibility, and the defamation lawsuit followed. Roy […]

Poised to Make Her Mark in the DEI Space

For so many of the diversity and inclusion leaders we speak with, a formative time in their careers was during higher education. This is due at least in part to the fact that DEI efforts are still relatively novel in the corporate world, and many of the new ideas, strategies and practices used by DEI […]

The human side of crisis management

What would your company do if it was faced with a crisis? It’s a question that’s getting harder and harder for businesses to ignore, especially in the face of crises such as Superstorm Sandy. Employees Aren’t Just ‘Human Resources,’ They’re Human Beings When many companies look at disaster planning, they focus on how to prevent […]

Gender Identity Complexity: From the Olympics to the Workplace

Olympic runner Caster Semenya, a woman by her own identification, was born with a unique body. While outwardly female, her body produces an excess of testosterone compared with other women. Olympic authorities have at times attempted to regulate the amount of testosterone in people like Semenya, and the entire situation has raised real questions about […]

How to Deal with Backlash While Still Achieving DEI Goals

Not so long ago, employers enthusiastically touted their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But then the backlash set in. A growing number of employers–bowing to pressure from people opposed to what they see as “woke” policies–are dismantling their programs or at least being low-key about them. So now, many employers are exploring how they […]

How Organizations Can Equip Employees for the AI Era 

AI has taken over the future of work conversation, mainly around the new efficiencies it will bring and its impact on future careers.   However, the discussion around how organizations can properly equip employees for this new AI era has been much quieter. The most advanced AI system is only as effective as the workforce […]

Maintaining a religion-neutral workplace

by Charles S. Plumb About a year ago, a group of private citizens paid for a seven-foot-tall granite monument of the Ten Commandments and gained approval for it to be placed on the north end of the Oklahoma Capitol grounds. Not surprisingly, a satanic group then asked Oklahoma’s Capitol Preservation Commission for permission to erect […]

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Is Preboarding the New Onboarding?

According to one expert, first impressions of your organization begin before a new hire comes on board, which means it’s time to rethink your onboarding process.