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While segmenting employee populations by generation is “old hat” at this point, the rise of the latest cohort, Generation Z, requires a new focus. Gen Z (individuals born after 1997) makes up more than one-fifth (21%) of the world’s working-age population and is expected to grow to 30% of the U.S. workforce by 2030. At […]
Thanks to all who participated! Here are the detailed results: Most Common HR Policies The most widely implemented policy, according to our survey respondents, is harassment and/or discrimination with 94.5% having such a policy, followed closely by employee leave at 91.1%. Also above the 90% mark are computer and Internet use, confidentiality and proprietary information, […]
Although one of the most important factors in business is effective communication, both leaders and employees fail to apply tips for effective communication because they were never taught how to do so. As a result, they end up becoming a fuzzy communicator, which looks like a myriad of things. For example, fuzzy communication happens when […]
As of December 1, 2016, the changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemptions will go into effect. The main change facing employers is the salary level required for an employee to be considered exempt. Previously, the minimum salary required to meet the exemption requirements for most white-collar exemptions was $455 per week. […]
Need a better strategy for onboarding new people leaders in your organization? Dr. Chrissy Roth-Francis, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, can tell you how it’s done. But to understand her approach, it’s important to know Roth-Francis’ background. Roth-Francis worked in higher education for 12 years before joining LinkedIn in 2018, and throughout her career, […]
Warning: Contains Game of Thrones spoilers. Ye be warned! April is a big month for Game of Thrones (GoT) fans: GoT’s eighth and final season is set to premiere on April 14. From Entertainment Weekly publishing an all-GoT, 78-page issue to HBO hiding 6 different thrones across the world and challenging fans to go on […]
Before Rosa de Leon got her start in the human resources (HR) field, she specialized in food production, manufacturing, and restaurant businesses, having worked for companies including FreshDirect and Chipotle. After some time, she sought another opportunity that was more fulfilling and rewarding. Not long after, Rosa segued into the HR industry as a generalist, […]
While tech layoffs dominated news headlines last year, in a turn of events, companies now struggle to find qualified workers amid the shrinking tech talent pool. Today, the demand for tech talent significantly exceeds the supply, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting that this talent shortage in the software development field will increase to 1.2M […]
Have you ever tried to run with a rock in your shoe? At first, you tell yourself you can keep going—it’s a small rock, after all, and you’re in the zone. Sooner or later, though, what was a small rock causing mild discomfort will cause real pain. You have no choice but to stop and […]
Desmond, who is a partner in the New Orleans office of national employment law firm Jackson Lewis, made her comments at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, held recently in Las Vegas. About Goals and Achievement Under OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) rules, where the company’s representation of protected class members is significantly lower […]