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Leadership development is a priority for most organizations, yet meaningful performance outcomes are only seen when the learning is applied into real-world, day to day leadership habits. One of the most persistent barriers is the gap in how feedback is delivered and acted upon. Recent research from Borderless shows that while 96% of employees believe regular feedback helps them improve, nearly half say […]
Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made unannounced changes to their Form I-9 inspection guidance. Employers are required to verify the identity and employment authorization for all employees through the completion of the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act and as outlined in 8 U.S. Code §1324a, employers can be […]
Employers would be well-served to review their policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that they are in line with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) current focus and priorities. Pay Attention to EEOC’s Targets The watch words of “equity versus equality” underpin the EEOC’s targets for enforcement actions. According to official and unofficial statements made […]
Hiring is no longer just about finding a resume that fits; it’s about solving complex, cross-border puzzles in real-time. For Kim Marsh, the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Pebl, this is where she thrives. Known for stepping into high-pressure environments and instantly creating clarity, Marsh has made a career out of leading talent functions […]
From Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl performance to the multinational spectacle of the Winter Olympics, our biggest cultural stages are sending a clear signal: the world is no longer operating in silos. This shift isn’t just happening in entertainment and sports; it’s radically transforming the corporate world. As companies build teams that span continents and time zones, global hiring […]
Over the past few months, we’ve had the pleasure of previewing the many fantastic HR leaders set to speak at SPARK HR in the HR Works Podcast, learning the ins and outs of what HR professionals need to know in order to succeed in the modern workforce. The insights were actionable and engaging, and we […]
It used to be pretty well settled in Massachusetts (and many other places) that an employee couldn’t win an employment discrimination case without proving their employer’s allegedly discriminatory actions caused them to suffer meaningful harm—i.e., that the “adverse employment action” their employer took against them was “material.” That changed back in 2024, when the U.S. […]
AI is everywhere, but it often feels like its hidden behind a veil of shadow and mystery. Thankfully, Jenessa Disler, Sr. Director of Talent and Succession at McKesson, went on stage to dispel myths and discuss how HR leaders can approach AI in HR and their culture with clarity and compassion. As an HR leader who […]
The final day of SPARK HR is a sad thought, but some of the best conversations were saved for last, and they’re helping HR leaders shape the future they want to see. What does the future of AI look like? Well, that’s up to HR professionals, and how they approach the learning and development of […]
Over the last several months, we’ve witnessed increased attacks by the federal and state governments over employers’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It seems that the National Football League (NFL) is the most recent organization to find itself in those crosshairs. The Rooney Rule In 2003, the NFL adopted the Rooney Rule at the […]