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Sometimes the causes of stress and burnout are obvious. A looming deadline, a sick child, or financial insecurity can all add to a person’s mental health burden. But there are other elements of our daily lives that affect mental well-being in more subtle ways. Sensory health, which goes beyond the traditional five senses to address […]
Unemployment may be at an all-time low in the U.S., but the approximately 2% of those that are unemployed represent quite a large and complex population. We are pleased to share with you an infographic that covers everything you need to know about unemployment in the U.S. including how it’s calculated, how people become unemployed, […]
In recent years, workplace volunteering has emerged as a key area of focus in the realm of corporate social responsibility, with an impressive 84% of companies in 2022 offering flexible scheduling or paid time off to support their employees’ volunteer efforts. This trend not only underscores employers’ commitment to making a difference in their communities […]
Recruiting and retention—top challenges for every organization—and it’s only going to get more challenging through 2015. How do your recruiting practices stack up against what others are doing in today’s war for talent?
California law makes an employer liable for sexual harassment by a supervisor regardless of whether the employer authorized, prohibited, or even knew of the harassment.
Quantum Workplace, an HR technology company known for its “Best Places to Work” program, recently released its list of most engaged cities in the U.S.
2020 was a rollercoaster year for businesses, full of unforeseen challenges that forced organizations to adapt quickly or face getting left behind. According to Sage’s 2021 Return to Growth Outlook Report, which surveyed finance and accounting leaders at growing businesses (ranging from 50-1,500 employees), more than one-in-three businesses say their digital transformation plans accelerated by […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned how more jobseekers are using their mobile devices to search for jobs and apply to them. That works great if a company’s employment site is mobile-friendly. But, what if it isn’t? Today we’ll explore what to do if that’s the case. What Can Be Done? Recently, a number of experts […]
By Kate McGovern Tornone, Editor David Weil, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, told attendees at the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual conference that the new overtime regulations are here to stay.
The overall percentage of private sector unionization dipped slightly (by .2%) in 2022, but labor unions made strides in organizing new workers. In 2022, unions won more elections to represent private sector employees than in any year since 2005. They also won a record-high 76% of all elections held, buoyed by numerous victories in the […]