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It’s no mystery Americans love their furry friends and increasingly consider them family members. Banfield Pet Hospital set out to better understand the prevalence, impact, and perceptions of pet-friendly workplaces and other pet-related policies in its second annual PAWrometer™ survey.
The late, great Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, once rapped about more money causing more problems, but could more money be the solution to closing the skills gap?
What job titles current to today were nowhere to be found in 2008? This excellent Linkedin infographic examined data from 259 million members’ profiles to determine the top 10 most popular job titles that didn’t exist 5 years ago. by taniacreative. Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – […]
By Bob Weinstein Editor-in-chief, Troy Media Corporation Just My E-Pinion According to a study conducted by the Society of Human Resource Management, 21 percent of employees quit their jobs because their boss is incompetent or difficult. It’s been said countless times: “People don’t leave companies, they leave bosses.” It’s hard working for an incompetent boss […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR® Legal Editor Jasmin Rojas, JD, used “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star “Caitlyn” (formerly Bruce) Jenner’s recent reintroduction of herself as a transwoman as a jumping-off point for a discussion of transgender discrimination. In today’s Advisor, Rojas offers practical tips for employers.
The pandemic brought rapid technological change that has impacted almost every aspect of the workplace, and nearly everyone in business can feel it. In a 2021 survey of business leaders, more than three-quarters said the workplace management of employees has changed. But few business leaders have yet to reckon with the full implications of these changes, particularly […]
For employers and HR professionals looking to weather the COVID-19 storm, one company is advising you to embrace your core values as a way to make it through these troubling times.
The Biden administration has recently announced significant changes to overtime eligibility, which are set to broaden the scope of who qualifies among salaried workers. These adjustments may be pivotal for HR professionals and managers, as they will impact numerous aspects of workplace management. Overview of the New Rules Under the new regulations, the salary threshold […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that approximately 25% of all new jobs in the us will be health care and home-based care. The BLS predicts that health care and home-based care will be among the fastest growing segments in terms of employment growth through the year 2024.
Whether it’s a report for the boss, a letter to a customer, an e-mail to another department, or even just a phone message for a coworker, written documents need to be clear, concise, and correct. Some employees may already know how to write well. Others may need more practice. But regardless of skill level, all […]