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Adapting Legacy Industries to a New Workforce: The Role of Mentorship, DEI, and Cross-Collaboration 

By Lori Neal, Ontellus Nov 18, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Nov 18, 2024

In today’s evolving workforce, legacy industries like insurance face the challenge of balancing long-established practices with the demands of a younger, more diverse workforce. Balancing the needs of both groups is crucial to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment.   Companies can achieve this through a cross-collaborative culture that integrates mentorship and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]

NLRB’s Administrative Law Judges Face Existential Challenges

By Federal Employment Law Insider Nov 18, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 18, 2024

Since the Supreme Court’s rulings in Loper Bright and Jarkesy, employers have wondered to what degree the High Court’s rulings would affect the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which has long regarded itself as being apart from the concerns facing other agencies. Recent actions by the courts, however, have begun to challenge the Board’s self-regard. […]

Gen X Hesitant on Entering Retirement

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Nov 15, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Nov 15, 2024

It’s hard to believe that members of Generation X are getting close to retirement. But, it’s true! The oldest members of this cohort are nearing their 60s. Unfortunately, many Gen Xers are feeling financially insecure and unready to leave the workforce. It’s an understandably anxious situation. A person in their mid-sixties might live another 20 […]

How to Write Job Descriptions That Appeal to Gen Z

By Claire Swinarski, Contributing Editor Nov 15, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Nov 15, 2024

A thousand Instagram reels have been pointed at the differences between the various generations—a hello, fellow kids! vibe that’s easy to laugh at but hard to reconcile in the workplace. But as millennials and Gen Xers look to hire more members of Gen Z, the importance of understanding how to recruit members of the younger […]

Ask the Expert: Are Absences Related to Fertility Treatment Covered by the FMLA?

By Steven Eheart, Attorney, Holland & Hart LLP Nov 15, 2024 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Nov 15, 2024

Question: We have an employee who is undergoing fertility treatments out of town and misses days sporadically. Do these absences fall under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Answer: Great question; complicated answer. The answer is complicated because a question about FMLA leave is always the start of a longer conversation about whether other […]

Faces of HR: Becky Wallace—A Force of Change in the Human Landscape

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 14, 2024 Faces of HR

Updated: Nov 14, 2024

Becky Wallace, Head of People at LearnUpon, is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for creating positive and impactful work environments. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Wallace has honed her skills in leadership, strategy, and employee development. Before joining LearnUpon, she held key roles at renowned companies like Yahoo […]

The EEOC Has a 3-1 Democratic Majority

By H. Juanita Beecher, FortneyScott Nov 14, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 14, 2024

With the departure of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Keith Sonderling (R), the Democrats on the Commission have a 3 to 1 majority. It’s unlikely this change will make any difference for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s term, but things could change after President Donald Trump takes office. EEOC Has Received Nearly 2,000 […]

Leveraging AI in HR

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Nov 13, 2024 Technology

Updated: Nov 13, 2024

It sounds oxymoronic to talk about how human resources can find synergies with artificial intelligence. But that’s exactly what many cutting-edge HR teams have been doing, and there are plenty of insights to be gained by those who are a little late to jump on the AI bus. “Effective leadership is embracing technology through AI-driven […]

Beyond Friends: EAP Lessons from Matthew Perry’s Legacy of Helping Others

By Kristin Starnes Gray, FordHarrison Nov 13, 2024 EntertainHR

Updated: Nov 13, 2024

As family and friends recently paid tribute to Matthew Perry on the one-year anniversary of his untimely passing, I considered honoring his memory with a throw-back post about one of my favorite Friends episodes. But the beloved sitcom star repeatedly made clear that he wanted to be remembered for far more than his work in […]

The Power of Empathy in Leadership: Driving Innovation and Engagement

By Maria Melendez, Mattress Firm Nov 13, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Nov 13, 2024

In a recent interview, Microsoft’s CEO emphasized a profound insight: empathy is the most significant source of innovation. This statement resonates deeply, positioning empathy not only as a human value but as a teachable skill essential for meeting people’s needs, fostering innovation, and engaging employees. Empathy, when combined with compassion, transcends simply recognizing emotion; it […]