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Top-Tier Transparency—How to Discuss Promotions at Work

Compensation - May 23, 2024

Talking to employees about promotions can feel overwhelming but it is not a conversation you should ignore. Be honest and transparent about your decision and create a cul...

The DOL’s AI Principles Suggest Involving Workers in AI Plans

Featured - May 22, 2024

The Labor Department’s AI advice is insightful, prompting employers to think about how they can be transparent in the use of AI while also being considerate of their wo...

Colorado’s AI Discrimination Law Leads the Way Towards Regulation

Featured - May 21, 2024

Colorado’s AI regulations go into effect on Feb 1, 2026, and they aim to promote transparency in the use of any decision-making AI services, bringing attention to a...

UAW Mercedes Vote Goes Awry—Workers Vote Against Unionization

Featured - May 20, 2024

The Mercedes Alabama union vote results denied unionization efforts with a 56 percent majority. The UAW will now have to reorganize efforts and plan for its next step bef...

Tesla Layoff News Confuses as Teams Are Let Go Even as Investments Grow

Featured - May 13, 2024

The number of employees affected by the Tesla layoffs in 2024 is on the rise as the company slices off 10 percent of its workforce. Tesla’s charging network investm...

Revive Your Reputation—Avoid These Common Hiring Mistakes

Recruitment - May 12, 2024

If you find your hiring systems are not giving you the results you’re looking for, you might want to consider internal promotions and assess whether you’re making the...

Consider a Garden Leave Policy as a Replacement for Your Noncompetes

Compensation - May 11, 2024

There are many benefits to garden leave policies such as protection of data and retention of client relations, but they do come with an expensive price tag. ...

Putting Your Best Foot Forward—Understanding Phone Screen Interviews

Interviews - May 10, 2024

A phone interview screening is conducted with the intention of clearing up some essential details before you are considered for a particular role. These brief conversatio...

Nike Layoffs Announcement to Affect 740 Employees by June 28

Featured - May 09, 2024

In February, Nike announced its layoff strategy to eliminate 2 percent of its workforce in order to aid towards their goals of generating $2 million USD in savings over t...

Asking for Feedback at Work Is How You Can Choose to Grow

Requesting feedback from a manager can feel like a challenge but it can also set you on track to achieving all your career goals much faster as you make improvements that...

HR’s Guide to Conflict Resolution: When and How to Intervene

HR’s role in addressing workplace conflicts is an essential cornerstone in any business, right from identifying the source of the conflict to devising a strategy that k...

Essential HR Strategies for Managing Gig Workers Effectively

Featured - May 04, 2024

Appropriate HR strategies are essential to keep up with the gig economy and its many challenges. Setting up efficient communication channels, leveraging technology, and e...

Break Out of the Robotic Mold—Learn How to Build Rapport With Employees

Leadership - May 03, 2024

Employee rapport building requires you to constantly interact with employees and actively listen to what they have to say, using their inputs to ask questions and activel...

Google Layoffs of 200 Core Employees Signal a Worrying Trend

Featured - May 02, 2024

Google’s job relocation plans have been cited as a move to shift closer to key players and data centers like India and Brazil, but the cheaper cost of labor to balance ...

Evolving with the Shifting World of Employment Benefits

While planning workplace benefits, consider offering remote work assistance, allowances for technology, fertility and adoption assistance, financial literacy training, et...

The Art of Asking the Right Questions—How to Conduct Stay Interviews

Employee Benefits - April 30, 2024

Exit interviews are conducted when it’s too late to convince an employee to remain at your company. Getting a head start on stay interviews instead can be a better ...