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Maryland is among the latest states to restrict noncompete agreements in employment contracts. A new state law, the Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses for Veterinary and Health Care Professionals and Study of the Health Care Market, restricts the use of noncompete and conflict of interest agreements in certain employment contracts for Maryland veterinary and […]
Artificial intelligence is eating at the bottom of the org chart. Entry-level roles in law, programming, research, and other fields built around analyzing information are disappearing, consumed by generative tools that now complete those tasks in seconds. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Used well, AI has been phenomenal for productivity—automating repetitive work, speeding up […]
According to a University of Southern California study, 55% of businesses are investing in automated recruiting measures that use artificial intelligence (AI). Using AI tools in employee recruiting and screening offers a range of potential benefits to employers, including increasing the efficiency and speed when it comes to finding the most qualified candidates, reducing the […]
Julie Lofreddo, the Human Resources Director at Greystones Group, found her calling in HR through an unexpected turn. Initially an office manager at a mortgage company, she stepped up when her branch needed dedicated HR support. This led to intensive corporate training, which surprisingly ignited her passion for helping people within an organization. Her journey […]
The traditional career ladder, with its predictable rungs and clear next steps, is fading into the background. In its place, a more fluid, personalized approach to career growth is taking shape—one that prioritizes flexibility, choice, and self-direction. For HR teams and business leaders, this evolution presents both complexity and potential. Today’s professionals, especially those early […]
In February 2025, the state of Missouri sued Starbucks Corporation, alleging the company committed race discrimination when it announced and followed particular steps “to advance racial and social equity.” Grounds For Suit? The primary alleged practices at issue in the suit were Starbucks’ Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) mentorship program and alleged preferential […]
This summer, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two is expected to raise the bar again with heart-stopping stunts, cliff-hanging escapes, and the relentless pace we’ve come to expect from the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). But as thrilling as it is to watch Tom Cruise cling to a speeding train or leap out of a […]
Interviewing candidates is one of the most important responsibilities of HR Professionals, and their decisions shape the entire company. So how can you find the perfect candidate, and hone your skills in the hiring process? Jody Stolt, Global Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding at Paychex sat down with us to discuss how HR Professionals can master […]
For Human Resources (HR) professionals, the corporate landscape around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a high-stakes tightrope walk. Once hailed as a vital framework for building a thriving workforce, DEI initiatives now face intense scrutiny that places HR departments at the center of a contentious debate. As major corporations like Walmart and Tractor […]
AI has quickly become a buzzword across nearly all industries and use cases. Many organizations are in an investment frenzy, eager to jump on the AI bandwagon to increase efficiency. Attempting to find the right balance between AI, automation and personal interaction raises important questions about job seekers’ attitudes towards hiring technologies. Examining these attitudes […]