Washington Expands Job Rights for High-Risk Employees During Crisis
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that certain job protections for high-risk employees in Washington will be extended for the duration...
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Massachusetts Designates Juneteenth as a State Holiday
On July 24, Gov. Baker signed a bill designating Juneteenth (June 19th) as an annual state holiday in Massachusetts....
Employee experience: How to influence the future of work
“How organizations adapt, respond, and support their employees through ongoing, accelerated change is now the driving force for employee...
EEOC Sues Construction Company for Race Bias at USC Site
A construction company subjected Black and Latino workers to “an abusive and hostile work environment” while they were working...
Congress Debates Business Liability Shield for COVID-19 Lawsuits
Lawmakers are still negotiating the next round of federal coronavirus aid, and protection for employers from COVID-19-related litigation is...
Punitive Damages Award Against Employer Reversed in Harassment Case
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an award of punitive damages in a harassment case but left...
Performance Reviews Help Defeat ADA, ADEA and FMLA Claims
An employee’s well-documented performance deficiencies supported the employer’s elimination of her position and defeated her Americans with Disabilities Act...
Employees May Be Fired for Hate Speech on Social Media
Employers usually may fire workers for posting racist content on social media, just as they can fire employees for...
How Do You Require Customers to Wear Masks Without Endangering Employees?
Employers that ask customers to wear face masks walk a fine line between complying with mask mandates and putting...
Viewpoint: 5 Tips for Managing an Underperformer Remotely
As the manager of a remote team, you can’t afford to ignore underperformance from remote workers, whether they’re temporarily...
Talent Analytics: When it comes to hiring organizations need big data
Big data is a true game-changer for the recruiting and talent management worlds, where measurable outcomes and ROI are...
Master the Art of Virtual Calls
The world of work has gone almost completely digital. And it’s no different for meetings and sales calls which...
What Drives Benefits Decisions, the Head or Heart?
This report provides a unique snapshot of what employees were thinking and how they felt near the end of...
Digital Transformation Is Not About Technology — It’s About People
As the pandemic continues to unfold, technology innovations that underpin digital transformation have been critical in helping companies respond...
SHRM Launches People Manager Qualification Program
On Aug. 12, SHRM will launch its People Manager Qualification, or PMQ, designed to help people develop the skills...
6 Steps for Promoting Mask Wearing at Work
Scientists agree that wearing a mask can reduce the risk of catching or transmitting the coronavirus, but for some...
6 Signs a Company Is Badly Managed
Business managers are constantly asked to assess if employees are performing to expectations. If employees are not, managers must...
How AI is transforming talent acquisition during COVID
This is the first in a three-part series. * In the already fast-changing world of HR, the ongoing COVID-19...
The value of education in a time of crisis
Through the first weeks of crisis and into the new normal, Queen’s IRC has developed new resources for HR...
Job Seekers’ Perceptions About Inclusivity Matter
Nearly four in 10 respondents said they have turned down or decided not to pursue a job because of...