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Hesitating to Ask for a Job Referral? Here’s How You Get It Done

Seeking job referrals feels uncomfortable for many but what’s the point of building a network if you never reach out to them? Look into employee referral programs and c...

Stop Stressing, Start Typing—How to Politely Ask for an Update

Workplace Culture - March 20, 2024

Sending out status update email requests can get awkward if you keep bothering the receiver and taking up their time. Try to get your point across in a single email and b...

On the Fast Track to Success: Top Professional Goals For 2024

Whether you want to be a better leader or change the trajectory of the industry you work in, achieving your career objectives will require a focused strategy for making i...

How to Respond When Your Interviewer Asks “Why Work for This Company”

Interviews - March 18, 2024

Answering “Why do you want to work here” doesn’t have to be hard. All it requires is for you to have a genuine understanding of the company and areas of mutual inte...

How to Write a Letter of Interest and Woo Your Future Employers

Interviews - March 17, 2024

Passively gaining interest in a company and actively knowing how to write a letter of interest to express your desire to work there can be two separate things. Scrolling ...

Litigation to Settlement: Racial Discrimination Lawsuit against Tesla

Elon Musk’s Tesla reached settlement for a racial discrimination lawsuit in which a federal jury previously awarded $3.2 million in damages to Owen Diaz, a Black man wh...

Japan’s Milestone in LGBTQ Awareness: A Comprehensive Look

Featured - March 13, 2024

In recent years, Japan has made significant strides in promoting LGBTQ awareness and addressing discrimination against sexual minorities. The passage of a groundbreaking ...

Employees Need AI Skills: A Comprehensive Guide to Training

According to a recent report from PeopleScout and Spotted Zebra, about 90% of HR leaders believe that a significant portion of their workforce will require reskilling in...

Subway Franchisees Fined $218K for Illegally Pocketing Employees’ Tips

Featured - March 11, 2024

In a recent investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), ten Subway franchise locations in Washington were found guilty of participating in employee tip...

Regulate It Right: Conducting Employee Background Checks

Q & A with Jane - March 10, 2024

Getting started with the employee background check process is a sensitive task and requires that you stay well-informed about the law and disclose the process to the cand...

Dialing up the Courage: How to Tell Your Boss You Want to Transfer

Workplace Culture - March 09, 2024

There might be many personal reasons for considering a job transfer but being able to communicate them clearly and justify it to your organization might be the first step...

Sifting Through Examples of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Workplace Culture - March 08, 2024

Creating psychological safety at work and developing a work culture where everyone feels heard is a core responsibility for any employer, regardless of the industry they ...

Learning the Ropes: How to Prevent Data Theft by Employees

Education - March 07, 2024

Trade secret protection measures are an important consideration if you want to safeguard your organization from employees who might misuse your information or help a comp...

Digging Deeper Into Employee Retention Strategies

Workplace Culture - March 06, 2024

Whether your organization is at the center of layoffs or far from it, employee retention programs are essential for your organization to remain productive and resilient t...

Colleague vs Coworker: What Do They Mean to You?

Workplace Culture - March 05, 2024

Building relationships with coworkers and colleagues can significantly change your daily work experience, taking a draining process and changing it to one you can look fo...

Golden Corral Lawsuit: Data Breach Compromised Over 180,000 Records

Featured - March 04, 2024

The effects of the Golden Corral data breach could have repercussions for the victims for years to come with the risk of identity theft and the mounting expenses associat...