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Resume.io recently did an analysis of more than 3000 LinkedIn profiles, with a focus on those in leadership roles. Their analysis identified patterns in names most associated with senior-level positions, specifically those with titles like CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, President, Vice President, Director, and Manager. The findings are interesting, a bit shocking, and perhaps a […]
Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, written in 1906, portrays the harsh conditions immigrant workers faced in the meatpacking industry at the turn of the century. Sinclair’s novel helped pave the way for reform in the meatpacking industry and probably spawned the vegetarian movement, but that’s just neither here nor there.
By Kevin O’Neill, Q.C. How the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal recently handled a retaliation complaint—where the employee was found to be not credible and unreasonable—should give employers pause.
The U.S. economy has changed significantly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread business and economic changes the pandemic has ushered in.
Employers have recognized the concerns and changes within HR over the last few years and have shifted their priorities during these uncertain times. HR managers believe burnout has serious consequences for employee retention, but according to CareerBuilder, 61% of workers say they are burned out in their current job. As 2022 has come to an […]
A recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in McLaren Macomb has both union and non-union employers taking a second look at their severance agreements. In the case, the board decided an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by offering furloughed employees severance agreements that contained confidentiality and nondisparagement provisions. What […]
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) recently affirmed the dismissal of a former employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation claim. The court’s decision and reasoning provides further guidance to employers on the employee notice requirement under the FMLA and is likely to prove useful to employers defending FMLA and other federal claims.
Would it surprise you to learn that 66% of all bankruptcies are due to medical expenses? Even more startling, 80% of these medical-related bankruptcies involve individuals with health insurance. Clearly, there’s a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. This article will outline three essential steps to establish a “medical safety net” for your employees, […]
The rapid evolution of AI is causing significant shifts in the workforce across industries. AI agents are taking over various tasks, rendering certain skills irrelevant and making some jobs obsolete. Business leaders are struggling to effectively assess human capital and identify skill gaps that need closing. This leaves HR leaders grappling with essential questions: How […]
by Deanah Shelly What if this happens at your Canadian facility: One of your employees witnesses a workplace incident. Soon, enforcement officers are on-site investigating the incident. They may be police officers, health and safety inspectors, or environmental officers. One of the investigating officers asks the employee to assist and provide a witness statement. What […]