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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders issued for the vast majority of U.S. states, most companies that can have staff work from home are doing so. This creates a host of logistical and management challenges for many companies.
Talent management professionals have navigated 3 years of upheaval. From the sudden onset of hybrid and remote working models to major fluctuations in the labor market and the current global economic uncertainty, change has been the only constant. In addition to these challenges, there remains the enduring conundrum: how best to support, engage, and retain […]
The U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island—recently upheld a six-figure jury award for a firefighter’s “sex-plus” discrimination claim, ruling that federal antidiscrimination law extends protections to gay and lesbian workers in cases where they claim discrimination based on both their gender and sexual orientation.
Yesterday’s post detailed what scenario-based learning is, and today’s post will highlight six best practices for implementing scenario-based learning.
Many leaders believe they must have all the answers—that it’s their responsibility to have the answer to every question and the solution to every problem. In my estimation, it’s more important to ask the right questions than it is to always have the answer.
By Jennifer Carsen, JD Dallas-based Dave & Buster’s is sort of like Chuck E. Cheese’s for grown-ups: Each location features a restaurant, sports bar, and arcade. It’s a fun place—but not necessarily for the folks who work there, if one employee’s claims are valid.
Findings from a new survey suggest that if a company offers no or limited benefits it risks losing out on top talent during the hiring process.
The old adage how time flies doesn’t really work for HR professionals. Because so much of HR requires detailed management and important seasonal paperwork, you’re probably well aware that it’s almost 2023! But what you may not have done is think over how your HR strategy will be shifting in 2023. Although the fundamentals of […]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a new rule that potentially could allow more employers to take advantage of the overtime exemption allowed for certain employees who are paid on commission.
In this economic environment, employers are doing almost anything to attract and retain a quality workforce. Improving the suite of employee benefit offerings, sometimes without incurring major new expenditures, is top of mind for many. Enter SECURE 2.0, which includes a long-awaited 401(k) feature that has sparked employer interest for years. What Is It? The […]