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What does it mean to be a leader? Many of us ask this question and juggle several answers. Does a leader drive forward the business? Quietly support their teams growth? Or something else entirely? The question is one we must ask ourselves every day, and while there are many answers, some truly get to the […]
The beginning of summer often aligns with the beginning of the growing season for many Midwest farmers. With the rising temperatures, fruits and vegetables aren’t the only things growing this summer. Heatstroke, heat exhaustion, and other heat-related injuries are major risks for employees. So how do employers ensure their workers stay safe during long days […]
Maryland is among the latest states to restrict noncompete agreements in employment contracts. A new state law, the Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses for Veterinary and Health Care Professionals and Study of the Health Care Market, restricts the use of noncompete and conflict of interest agreements in certain employment contracts for Maryland veterinary and […]
According to a University of Southern California study, 55% of businesses are investing in automated recruiting measures that use artificial intelligence (AI). Using AI tools in employee recruiting and screening offers a range of potential benefits to employers, including increasing the efficiency and speed when it comes to finding the most qualified candidates, reducing the […]
Artificial intelligence is eating at the bottom of the org chart. Entry-level roles in law, programming, research, and other fields built around analyzing information are disappearing, consumed by generative tools that now complete those tasks in seconds. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Used well, AI has been phenomenal for productivity—automating repetitive work, speeding up […]
Julie Lofreddo, the Human Resources Director at Greystones Group, found her calling in HR through an unexpected turn. Initially an office manager at a mortgage company, she stepped up when her branch needed dedicated HR support. This led to intensive corporate training, which surprisingly ignited her passion for helping people within an organization. Her journey […]
This summer, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two is expected to raise the bar again with heart-stopping stunts, cliff-hanging escapes, and the relentless pace we’ve come to expect from the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). But as thrilling as it is to watch Tom Cruise cling to a speeding train or leap out of a […]
In February 2025, the state of Missouri sued Starbucks Corporation, alleging the company committed race discrimination when it announced and followed particular steps “to advance racial and social equity.” Grounds For Suit? The primary alleged practices at issue in the suit were Starbucks’ Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) mentorship program and alleged preferential […]
For Human Resources (HR) professionals, the corporate landscape around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a high-stakes tightrope walk. Once hailed as a vital framework for building a thriving workforce, DEI initiatives now face intense scrutiny that places HR departments at the center of a contentious debate. As major corporations like Walmart and Tractor […]
Forget just boosting efficiency. Jen Kirkwood, CEO & Founder of Talvana Consulting, and a speaker at SPARK TALENT 2025, reveals a critical truth: the future of HR tech isn’t just about what AI can do, but what it must do responsibly. As employees and candidates become savvier about AI, your company’s ethics are now a legal and brand imperative. […]