Large Employers Extending Remote Work
Some of the nation’s largest employers are signaling a potential long-term—even permanent—continuation of remote work. To what extent will this impact the decisions and plans of other organizations?
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New Research Shows Companies Willing to Hire and Develop Employees Without College Degrees
New research shows that the majority of organizations are happy to hire employees without college degrees and then develop them.
Embracing Career Constellations: 3 Things Organizations Can Do
In yesterday’s article, we discussed what the career constellation is and how it represents a new paradigm in career trajectory. One that focuses on the lifelong compilation of experiences, capabilities, and skills instead of the old straight-line progression of job or role.
Second Trump Administration Will Target Workforce Agencies
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to make major changes to the federal government in his second term, including an overhaul of the workforce enforcement agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL). EEOC The EEOC currently has three Democratic members including Chair Charlotte Burrows and one Republican, Andrea […]
Serious IT Considerations for a Post-COVID-19 World
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to close their offices and direct their employees to work from home. As businesses slowly reopen, many employers will continue to sustain flexible, remote options for their full workforce, while others will offer a dual structure allowing for limited on-site staff.
FMLA: DOL Throws Surprise Birthday Party—Final Regs Issued
Just what we were hoping for—more complicated regulations. The Final Rule, says Schoenfeld, which addresses family military leave and airline flight crew rules, will change the way in which covered employers administer family leave for servicemember caregivers and employees with family members in the military. Schoenfeld is a Senior Legal Editor on BLR’s human resources […]
Employers Hoping for Stability as Biden Immigration Plan Unveiled
Employers are eager for details about President Joe Biden’s proposal for immigration reform, and they’re hoping for a plan that will replace uncertainty with stability, according to attorneys who advise employers on immigration matters.
Employee Appreciation Day 2023
Hopefully, employers, HR pros, and managers are aware that March 3, 2023 (and the first Friday in March each year), is Employee Appreciation Day. In a labor market where employee demand is outstripping supply in many sectors, it’s particularly important to keep staff engaged and retained.
FMLA notice requirements: Are you prepared?
by Jason R. Mau Since 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has provided eligible employees with job security for unpaid leave related to certain family and medical issues, including serious health conditions and the care of a newborn baby, a newly placed foster child, or an adopted child. The serious health condition protections […]
Are We Missing Out Without Our Commutes?
The shift to remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that more people than ever before are working from home offices. Depending on whom you ask, this is a blessing, a curse, or some mixture of both.