Empathy, Compassion, and EI Wanted
Soft skills and emotional intelligence are required to succeed in many of today’s most in-demand positions, yet the focus when recruiting for these jobs is often elsewhere.
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The Importance of Social Media Training
Social media has taken on a prominent role in the business world very quickly, and some organizations are wondering how to address it properly. So we asked an expert: How important is social media security training, and what advice would you offer to help ensure the success of such training?
Multigenerational Study Reveals Employees’ Distinct Perspectives on Benefits
From Zoomers to Boomers, today’s workplace comprises four generations with divergent views and perceptions of their employment. What’s on the minds of this increasingly broad employee base as it continues to skew younger and benefit needs become even more nuanced? ARAG, a leading provider of legal insurance, recently conducted the Multigenerational Workforce Study 2024 to […]
DOL’s Proposed Rule Doesn’t Rule out Misclassification Threat
A new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) would make it easier for employers to justify classifying certain workers as independent contractors, but misclassifying workers would still be a costly mistake.
Wellness? Sure, But Beware of Legal Pitfalls
Jones, who is a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Los Angeles, offered his wellness guidance at a recent Benefits Bootcamp sponsored by BLR® and HR Hero®. Generally, wellness programs are healthcare options that employers offer to employees to reduce preventable illnesses. They offer obvious benefits to the employee—better health—and benefits to the […]
Supreme Court Hands NLRB a Piping Hot Wake-Up Call
A mostly unanimous U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) request for preliminary injunctive relief while unfair labor practice charges are pending is to be evaluated by the same standards as any other injunction request. The ruling in Starbucks v. McKinney rejected the Board’s position that its requests should be […]
DOJ and EEOC release ‘Advancing Diversity in Law Enforcement’ report
by Sean D. Lee On October 5, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a joint report aimed at helping law enforcement agencies across the country recruit, hire, and retain diverse workforces. The comprehensive report, “Advancing Diversity in Law Enforcement,” presents the findings of a joint research […]
Amplify Intergenerational Cohesion in Your Workforce
The intergenerational makeup of today’s workforce contains a great deal of untapped potential. While headlines frequently focus on the challenges that can come from bringing different generations together, the truth is that, when employees learn to embrace their distinct strengths, they will be far more effective performers and collaborators. Research from organizations like the Harvard […]
Strategies for Career Advancement in the AI-Powered Landscape
The rapid pace of technological innovation—including artificial intelligence (AI)—is reshaping the way we work. As a result, traditional roles are undergoing significant transformations, and new opportunities are emerging at an unprecedented rate. Across industries like healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and transportation, entirely new approaches to problem-solving, decision-making, and process optimization are taking root with AI. This […]
Employers Brace for Discrimination, Harassment Reports in Remote Environments
Now more than ever, employers are facing difficult decisions about workforce operations. In addition to the time and attention-consuming obligations of on-site safety protocols, remote workforce policies, information and data security, and what to communicate to employees about vaccination rules, savvy employers are keeping up with their evolving expectations on the civil rights front. Last […]