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Q: Can we require employees to use accrued paid time off (PTO) before taking unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, or must we provide FMLA leave and allow them to take PTO during the leave if needed? Under the FMLA, employers may require employees to use accrued PTO, such as vacation leave, personal […]
As AI transforms the workplace faster than most organizations can adapt, HR leaders are facing the challenge of building a workforce strategy that operates with the same precision and agility as a supply chain. The proof is in the data. Skillsoft’s Workforce Readiness Report recently found that while 86% of employees use AI tools at work, only 24% feel fully […]
On June 9, our federal court of appeals gave the go-ahead to a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit made personally against a CEO accused of masterminding the theft of competitors’ trade secrets. In an increasingly competitive business environment, new tools are welcome in fighting unfair practices. What is RICO? Back in 1970, […]
The rise of AI seems to dominate all conversations about the world of work. So, jobseekers are understandably eager to tout their knowledge of the latest technology. But as important as AI is, employers still tout the value of communication, leadership, empathy, adaptability, and other soft skills. Holding Back AI? Can a lack of human […]
As layoffs continue to ripple across industries, much of the attention is understandably focused on the exiting employees and their transition in the workforce. It’s rarely acknowledged that the post-layoff period can also be a time of upheaval for remaining employees, who are often left carrying heavier workloads with tasks they were never trained for. Even rarer is how […]
Too many scams, too much ghosting, and artificial intelligence (AI) that’s out to get them—those are just a few perceptions making jobseekers frustrated. Not too many years ago, jobseekers were more confident in finding employment. And they didn’t hesitate to leave a job not exactly to their liking because they felt they could quickly find […]
Evidence is piling up that many in today’s workplace are not OK. Stressors like financial insecurity, worries about AI, and political strife spilling into the workplace are dragging people down. And employers and employees aren’t always coping well. While no perfect solution is likely to surface, suggestions abound on how employers can help. Trust Versus […]
I didn’t like giving reviews, and I don’t like receiving them. There must be a better way. Here are some suggestions generated by “Gen AI Could Fix Performance Reviews—or Make Them Even Worse,” an article in the Harvard Business Review by Chrysanthos Dellarocas (May 26, 2026). Challenge We all fool ourselves. A recent study shows […]
The following is not about manipulation. No, it is about thriving in a workplace environment, always being your own best advocate, and leveraging every opportunity to do so. The following is a mash up of advice from @iqra on X and Robert B. Cialdini from his book Influence: Science and Practice. As Rabbi Hillel observed […]
For the first time in almost 30 years, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has updated its Form I-9 inspection fact sheet. The changes were issued without any notice in the Federal Register, and there was no proposed rulemaking. The revisions replace many provisions of the 1997 Virtue memorandum, which governed compliance until now, and […]