Pay Raises in 2024 Cooling Down from 2023 Numbers
Mercer’s US Compensation Planning Survey has indicated that employees could see a 3.5 percent merit increase and a 3.9 percent total compensation increase next year. ...
Create an Inclusive Workplace and Watch Your Company Grow
Building a more inclusive workplace is a worthwhile goal—one that is also achievable. Revisit hiring practices and develop policies to start your journey toward creatin...
Age Discrimination in the Workplace: A Tale as Old as Time
Ageism at work appears to be worsening as employees lose jobs and struggle to get hired for even entry-level positions. Knowing the severe impact it has on their well-bei...
10 Holiday Out-of-Office Messages to Kickstart Your Holiday
Writing a professional out-of-office email can feel like a chore but setting up automated messages can help you cut down on the number of responsibilities assigned to you...
Top 10 HR Podcasts You Should be Listening to Already
HR Happy Hour, Punk Rock HR, and HR Unplugged are just a few of the podcasts we’ve been listening to as we get things done and understand where our careers and the indu...
Don’t Fight Fire with Fire—Respond to a Flaming Email Calmly
Planning how to respond to a flaming email takes some active self-control and objective thought in order to send a response that is clear and concise. ...
Breaking Down How to Write a Thank You Email
Review the components of a thank you email and practice how to write a thank you email, whether to an interviewer or a colleague. ...
How to Apologize for a Late Reply to an Email before It’s Too Late?
The longer you wait, the harder it is to apologize for a late reply. Read through these examples to see how you can get better at saying sorry. ...
Striking the Right Tone: Things to Say in a Performance Review
Overcome the fear of saying the wrong things in a performance review by preparing an arsenal of positive phrases that encourage an employee. ...
Investigation into Tyson and Perdue Reveal Concerning Child Labor Violations
The investigation into Tyson and Perdue is just an example of child labor law violations across the U.S. The food sector appears rife with stories of children working und...
Salary Transparency Laws Set In Motion: What Does This Mean for New Yorkers?
New York’s pay transparency law will now require that employers with 4 or more employees clearly state the pay range in any job posting, regardless of the advertising p...
Amazon’s Wages to Increase to $20.50. Is It Enough to Put Delivery Workers at Ease?
Amazon’s benefits for drivers are now set to include a wage hike to $20.50 per hour following its investment in its Amazon Delivery Service Partner program. The decisio...
Will the UAW Demands of a 4-day Workweek be Met by the Big 3?
The UAW’s stand-up strike includes negotiations for a 4-day workweek and joins the conversation of shorter workweeks across industries. Explore the pros and cons of the...
California First U.S. State to Pass Caste Discrimination Bill
California caste discrimination Bill becomes the first in U.S. The California state legislature has become the first in the U.S to pass a bill banning discrimination base...
Paid Family Leave by State Number Increasing in U.S.
If you do business in one of the U.S. states offering family leave laws, the answer should be yes. Without paid family leave, many Americans, when faced with a significan...
Is the Automotive Industry Ready to Accept UAW Strike Demands?
The UAW September 14 strike date will see many changes to the automotive industry if Ford, GM, and Stellantis cannot reach an agreement with the union. Disruption of wage...
