How Serious Is Japan’s Labor Shortage?
The labor shortage in Japan has far-reaching consequences for the country’s economy. With fewer workers available, businesses are struggling to meet the demands of ...
Pharmaceutical Giant Eli Lilly Sued for Age Bias
Recent reports suggest that Eli Lilly, a prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer, has been embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices agai...
Soundtrack to Success: The Role of Music in Enhancing Workplace Productivity
Discover the transformative power of music in the workplace. Learn how curated playlists harness the power of music to boost productivity, engagement, and create a dynami...
What shows up in a typical employment background check?
As part of our Q&A With Jane series, we invited Whitney C., an employment verification expert at IDMERIT, to respond to a query from a college student who was unsure...
Navigating the Challenges of Cultivating Brand, Culture, and Values with a Hybrid Team: Kolar’s Approach to Building a Best-in-Class Workplace
At Kolar, we are experts at connecting people, process, and place. Our unique, in-depth services through our Kolar Experience Institute enables clients to truly understan...
The Many Faces of Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination is a problem that can have a profound impact on both employees and job applicants, leading to feelings of injustice, frustration, and even harm t...
The New Normal for Employee Raises: What to Expect in 2024
In 2023, the labor market was a wild rollercoaster ride for both employers and employees. According to a salary budget survey conducted by Payscale, more than three-fourt...
California’s Caste Discrimination Bill: Combating Discrimination in the Golden State
In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the fight against discrimination, California is poised to become the first state to outlaw caste discrimination wi...
The Historic Journey of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? How does the PWFA protect pregnant workers’ right? Find out in this guide on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that took effe...
Driving Workplace Optimization: Harnessing Insights and Data-Driven Analytics for Effective HR Collaboration
Workplace optimization is critical for organizations that want to enhance productivity, boost employee satisfaction, and achieve overall success. Kolar Design is a strate...
Microsoft Job Cuts 2024: A Closer Look at the Workforce Reduction News
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, Microsoft has recently announced a new round of job cuts as it enters the 2024 fiscal year. These cuts come ...
Evernote Undergoes Major Layoffs and Shifts Operations to Europe
Evernote, the popular note-taking app, recently announced significant changes to its operations, including major layoffs and a shift towards a more focused business strat...
The Age Discrimination Battle: Honeywell Settles HR Director Lawsuit
Once upon a time, in the realm of corporate giants, there was a battle brewing. A former senior HR director, Scott Baker, took on international conglomerate Honeywell Int...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A New Era for Expectant Employees Arrived on June 27
The Working World had been abuzz with anticipation, as the date June 27, 2023, inched closer. This marks the day when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) came into e...
Inbox Invasion: Tackling the Overbearing Emailer
I’m starting to dread coming to work because I know I’m going to have to deal with her constant emails. What can I do? ...
UBS Prepares to Implement Massive Credit Suisse Job Cuts
As we navigate these turbulent times, it’s crucial to remember that behind every statistic and headline, there are real people experiencing real impacts. The indust...
