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Trying to find resources to create the best candidate experience? Have a Pepsi. Well, sort of. You should listen to Blair Bennett, who works at PepsiCo as the Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and speaker at HCI’s SPARK TALENT 2025, who can tell HR leaders fresh lessons about candidate experience. And you can […]
Q: One of our hourly, nonexempt employees is attending our company’s annual conference that includes activities after 5 p.m. Are we required to pay them for the time spent traveling to the conference, as well as for the events attended after 5? Would this time count toward overtime? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), […]
Inclusion and belonging are essential to building a workplace where every individual feels valued, seen, and empowered to thrive. When human resource leaders provide employees with the space and opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, it drives innovation and engagement that enhances operations. At 84.51°, a retail data science, media, and insights company, one of the […]
In the world of talent and acquisition, Allison Nadeau stands out as a leader who truly understands how to build and keep great teams. As the Vice President of Talent Management & Acquisition at iCIMS, a top company for talent acquisition technology, Nadeau is responsible for growing and keeping employees across the globe. She drives smart strategies that […]
On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court decided Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. The case’s core question asked: do employees of traditional “majority” groups need to establish additional requirements in order to prove a Title VII claim? This seemingly simple question had frequently divided federal courts across the country. The Court’s unanimous opinion, […]
Q: If we send an employee to another country for a three-month assignment, are we required to pay overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), or can we just pay a daily rate? Must we follow the pay regulations of the country the employee will be working in? Employers aren’t required to pay overtime […]
Recent federal layoffs are sending shockwaves far beyond government agencies, impacting the private sector as it takes on displaced workers. With ongoing legal battles and unclear operations, the federal government’s reputation as a reliable employer is taking a hit. In this week’s HR Query, we’re sharing insights from Neil Costa, Founder & CEO of HireClix, a […]
You know HR data is powerful. You’ve got the numbers, but how do you make them truly count? It’s not just about crunching figures; it’s about making them speak volumes and drive real change. Sarah Sheffer, Senior Manager of HR Data and Analytics at ADM and speaker at Spark Talent 2025, says there’s one skill that separates […]
As summer arrives, working parents face unique challenges that ripple into workplace engagement and productivity. Bright Horizons’ newly released 2025 Modern Family Index reveals how family dynamics during the warm months directly impact job performance—and signals clear opportunities for employers to step in. Survey Outlines Key Challenges Key survey findings show: Stephen Kramer, CEO of […]
In today’s fast-paced business world, HR leaders know that data holds the key to building stronger teams and driving company success. But what if you’re not a data wizard, or your budget is tighter than ever? Don’t worry! We sat down with Sarah Sheffer, Senior Manager of HR Data and Analytics at ADM and a speaker […]