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Chances are, all Americans have felt the care and impact of a nurse at some point in their lives. CareerBuilder has released new data that explores the growing demand for—and demands on—this critical segment of the workforce, and how this is impacting nurses’ job satisfaction.
Being overworked has detrimental consequences for any employee. It can lead to poor morale, sloppy or inefficient work, and, ultimately, high turnover. But, when it comes to managers, the effects of being overworked are multiplied by the impact their own sense of overwhelm can have on the employees farther downstream.
In a previous post, we discussed the fact that mental health issues have garnered much greater awareness in recent years. While this is a positive development for those suffering from mental health disorders, it also poses some challenges for employers and HR professionals.
With the gaining popularity of self-service learning, learning tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI), mobile learning, and learning as a service (LaaS), many learning and development (L&D) professionals are probably starting to wonder whether workers should be in control of their own training or if they already are in control of their own training. The […]
When work piles up, it’s tempting to find somebody—anybody—to bring on board. But many times bringing on the wrong person is worse than going shorthanded. Employers can reduce the risk, however, but it takes patience—a quality an overworked employer may have trouble mustering. Monster Worldwide, Inc. in May announced results of a survey showing that […]
Federal regulations created to reduce discrimination against individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans by requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to have affirmative action plans (AAPs) have recently been updated, resulting in new obligations for federal contractors. The changes go into effect on March 24, 2014.
Employers may eventually see a change in how they can restrict the use of their e-mail and other communications systems for union organizing now that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is requesting comments on what standard it should apply.
Maureen O’Neill’s career is a testament to the power of evolution, a journey that seamlessly blends legal acumen with a fervent dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). From the rigorous corridors of a prestigious law firm to the dynamic landscape of eDiscovery and the heart of Consilio‘s DEI initiatives, Maureen has built bridges between […]
Almost two-thirds of participants in BLR’s 2014 Variable Pay Survey indicate that they put some employee pay at risk. The recently-completed survey was completed by 1,452 employers. Here are some highlights:
As an employer, you’ll sometimes encounter employees who are struggling with infertility or pregnancy issues. The issue is stressful for everyone, but it can help to understand their perspective.