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AI’s Impact on Entry-Level Jobs

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and, most recently, the rapid proliferation of generative AI (GenAI) has raised both interest and concern among employers and their employees. Initially, there was understandable concerns among employees that AI would eventually come for their jobs. While that concern has ebbed in some circles, there’s no evidence to suggest […]

Talking Politics: Know When Employee Political Speech Is Protected at Work

With this year’s presidential election underway, escaping coverage and conversations about candidates and campaigns seems nearly impossible. While there’s nothing new about political coverage increasing during an election year, the unprecedented events during this year’s election cycle along with the extreme polarization of modern-day politics in America have led to increased levels of passionate discourse […]

Leveraging LinkedIn to Grow Your Network and Influence

LinkedIn is a great social media platform for business professionals—arguably the best social media platform for business professionals. Whether using it to build a network to aid in job search or business development, to assist in professional development, to market B2B products and services, or simply to share and learn with others, LinkedIn can be […]

Building Trust and Accountability: The Critical Role of Secure Reporting Systems in the Modern Workplace

In today’s ethically-conscious workplace environment, fostering a culture of trust, openness, and accountability is not just beneficial – it’s essential. To fully support HR professionals in this mission, an efficient, tech-forward solution must be implemented. Robust third-party software solutions offer a pathway for employers to securely and confidentially gather reports and information and streamline investigations […]

Your Multigenerational Workforce Can Continue to Innovate: Here’s How HR Can Make the Difference

Executives, managers, and team leaders are navigating a tumultuous time for businesses. Even as fundamental metrics remain strong, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), shifting consumer and operational trends, and novel employee expectations have coalesced to make this a season of significant change for many.  They are doing this while traversing a first for the […]

Presidential Politics and the Workplace

If Trump wins, one thing is certain: NLRB General Counsel (GC) Jennifer Abruzzo would be fired at once. Just as President Joe Biden sacked then-NLRB GC Peter Robb almost before the Inaugural Balls were over, Abruzzo would meet the same fate. Because the GC sets agency policy and decides what cases to pursue, the Board […]

The Evolution of Working from Home

The battle between many employees’ desires to continue to work from home and many employers’ demands that they return to the workplace rages on, with Amazon one of the most recent major employers to demand a return to office. An Ebb and Flow Among Remote Workers According to Coworking Mag, there are more than 22 […]

5 Tips to Reduce Turnover and Hold on to Top Talent

When it comes to ensuring your company has the very best employees, your mind might go directly to recruitment. While it’s true that finding amazing candidates is an essential part of human resources, the truth is that it’s only the beginning of a long and complex process of making and keeping hires. Employee turnover can […]

Ask the Expert: When Do Employees Qualify for Pregnancy Accommodations?

Question: Do employees have to be employed for 12 months or work 1,250 hours to qualify for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), or do they qualify as soon as they begin employment? Answer: The PWFA applies to employees as soon as they begin employment, and it also applies to applicants. Under the federal PWFA, […]

 “Ghost Jobs”: What’s Up with That?

The term “ghosting” originally surfaced to describe relationship situations where someone suddenly ends communication or contact with another, with no explanation. It has since extended into professional settings, including the workplace. For instance, during the hiring process some employers have discovered that they have been ghosted by candidates who start, but don’t finish, the process—and […]