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We’re witnessing more of an emphasis on immigration enforcement, which is increasingly being felt by employers and involves a noticeable uptick in federal agency inquiries directed at workplaces. With more of a focus on employers’ compliance with immigration requirements, audits of employers’ E-Verify programs are on the rise, and companies should be prepared to respond […]
The COVID pandemic acted as a catalyst and allowed us to effectively “cross the chasm” and adopt en masse technologies that we already had to transition to a remote or hybrid working model. This happened in a short space of time and almost in unison in nearly every country across the world. Any new technology […]
Electronic signatures have grown more prevalent across all industries. Human resources, especially, have adopted various methods of digital fingerprinting for greater convenience, smoother processing, and more protected contract management. Those still relying on wet signatures put themselves, their employees, and their companies at risk of fraudulent activity. Explore the dangers of wet signatures and examine […]
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) has been around since 1978 when congress amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, adding a new provision to Title VI. The PDA defines discrimination “because of sex” to include discrimination because of, or on the basis of, pregnancy.
The holidays of 2023 hold great promise for employment opportunities. For instance, economists are optimistic about the prospects for teen employment as businesses ramp up their hiring efforts for the season. This blog post will share actionable and original tactics to help you stand out as an employer and attract top-notch seasonal candidates during the […]
We’re still in a tight labor market, and many employees still feel overworked and dissatisfied. According to Gallup, three out of four employees feel burnt out on the job at least sometimes. Low unemployment along with rising wages are making it even harder to find good workers. The solution to this problem is an intelligent […]
To embark on a journey of strengthening engagement among team members, organizations must assess the competency of their leadership teams. Data from Gallup suggests that managers can influence up to 70% of the variations seen in employee engagement scores across different departments. What’s the implication? To identify ways of improving the workplace, start by evaluating […]
With each passing year, the e-learning industry keeps getting larger and larger and even more sophisticated. It’s currently predicted to be worth $325 billion by 2025 and shows no signs of slowing down, especially in 2019.
There’s no denying that Generation Z (Gen Z) represents the future of the American workforce. Gen Z is already projected to overtake Baby Boomers in terms of U.S. workforce representation in 2024, and by 2030, it’s estimated that Gen Z will make up 30% of the total workforce. This means employers would do well to […]
With rising workplace violence and burnout rates, it’s important for CNOs and other nurse leaders to be aware of the safety and wellbeing of their nurses. Safety goes beyond just the physical. Nurses must feel psychologically safe as well—they should be able to voice their feelings and concerns without fear. During the HealthLeaders’ Nurse Labor and Compensation […]