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Between the widespread adoption of remote and hybrid work policies and advances in telecommunications technology, many of us now live in an era where the boundaries between work and life are considerably blurred. The Gen Z Shift In the midst of this new reality, Generation Z is leading a profound shift in the workplace paradigm. […]
After being cooped up for nearly a year because of COVID-19, many employees may be looking to take spring break getaways in the coming months. As is the case with most issues involving the pandemic, however, the travel opportunity creates several employment law concerns and considerations for employers to navigate.
For all their many faults, the exemptions, especially the full BICE, provided compliance professionals with a long checklist of specific compliance items. The Impartial Conduct Standards are somewhat more vague and do not necessarily lend themselves to easy compliance checklists.
It’s not uncommon these days to hear employers, HR pros, and managers lament the lack of skills and workforce preparation they’re seeing among new hires—even those with freshly minted degrees. It may come as no surprise, then, that even these recent grads feel they’re unprepared to take on the work world. Recent Grads Lack Career […]
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have long been considered potential game-changers for training. The ability to simulate various scenarios that are difficult or expensive to replicate in real life has the potential to simultaneously improve training outcomes and lower costs. VR Training in Law Enforcement According to a report by Lester Holt for […]
As the world dramatically evolved post-pandemic, so did the workforce. In the last year, more than 19 million U.S. workers have quit their jobs, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has recorded the highest number of workers leaving their jobs since it began tracking the data in 2000. The reasons? Well, there are many. […]
New data from ZipRecruiter’s Q4 New Hires Survey suggests that the labor market gained momentum as 2024 came to a close. Employees are securing higher wages, negotiating offers more aggressively, and receiving better perks—but uncertainty remains. For employers, this means adapting to shifting compensation expectations to attract and retain top talent. Higher Pay & More […]
Yesterday’s post covered some best practices for hiring seasonal workers. Today’s post will cover best practices for training and retaining seasonal workers. Keep reading to learn more.
Political speech in the workplace has continued to be a hot topic since the 2024 elections. Political speech can be defined as an expression of political views, affiliation, or activities within a professional setting. One recent poll showed that a quarter of businesses have disciplined employees for their political speech. A recent case from the […]
Yesterday’s Advisor featured Nicole Price’s take on engagement—it has to be coupled with personal accountability; today, her tips for getting your engagement going.