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There are now five generations in the workforce.1 While some industry leaders think this causes a lot of problems and conflicting interests, a lot of research is concluding the opposite. Myths about a multigenerational workforce must be dispelled and dismissed from conversations if businesses truly want a productive and effective workforce. Keep reading to see […]
Lonely? Sometimes being an L&D (Learning and Development) manager can promote feelings of isolation. You’re in charge of everyone else’s learning, development, and growth, but what about your own? Below are a few things you can do as an L&D manager to prevent feelings of isolation. And as you do them, you’ll also be boosting […]
How many remotes does it take to change a TV channel? That’s not a trick question. Instead of simplifying life, technology often makes things more complicated. Many fitness trackers come with instructions that can take weeks to decipher—and features that few people use. Security protocols demand new passwords and user questions every few months. WiFi […]
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case of an Illinois government worker opposed to paying “fair share” union dues, employers await a decision that may upend 41-year-old precedent and strike a blow to unions that represent public-sector employees.
According to Albert Einstein, “Time is an illusion.” Or is it? The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit— which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—recently heard a claim in which three workers said they weren’t sufficiently compensated under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for all the work they performed. The workers, who were […]
The brief answer to that question is “It depends.” The legality of no-recording policies is relatively a hot-button issue that has been addressed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the U.S. 2nd and 5th Circuit Courts of Appeal.
Sexual harassment is certainly not a new problem, but the fallout from the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment and assault scandal has rocked the nation’s consciousness of this issue in industries from entertainment to business to sports. The political environment is no different as high profile resignations or retirements by accused sexual harassers like Minnesota Senator […]
Nearly $1 in every $5 spent in the United States by 2024 will be on healthcare-related costs.1 There is no question that this industry will be booming in the years to come; and there’s also no question that it’s changing rapidly—you need your employees to keep up to date, and your employees, especially your top […]
The neighborhood mom and pop shop is an American tradition. But what happens when mom and pop expand beyond their original storefront, and employ others, in addition to family members?
Recent headlines have been littered with numerous stories of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and rape. Harvey Weinstein. Google. Uber. Silicon Valley. SoFi. Bill O’Reilly and Roger Ailes of Fox News. A whopping 310 accusations against filmmaker James Toback. Mark Halperin. Taylor Swift allegedly being groped by radio host David Mueller. And for real, our 41st […]