The U.S. Chamber of Congress, along with several other business groups, has filed suit against the U.S. Department of State and the United States Department of Homeland Security for what it has called an unlawful restriction of work visas. According to Katie Clary, in an article appearing on the HR Dive website, the lawsuit was …
Monthly Archives: July 2020
With Work-From-Home Options Widespread, Workers With Disabilities May Have More Remote Work Accommodations
Posted On: 07/24/2020 | Categorized as: NewsAccording to a recent article appearing on the HR Dive website, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) is going to be turning 30 soon. During that time, the American workplace has become more aware and done significantly more to accommodate workers with disabilities, but much still needs to be done in terms of travel or transportation …
Businesses Offer On-Site Healthcare To Its Workers
Posted On: 07/17/2020 | Categorized as: NewsThe constant rise in healthcare costs has led some of the nation’s tech giants to offer on-site healthcare for their workers. The latest to join the growing trend of providing on-site or near-site clinics is an online super retailer, Amazon. According to a recent article by Rebecca Pifer appearing on the HR Dive website, on …
College Graduates Hold Mixed Attitudes About Their Job Prospects
Posted On: 07/10/2020 | Categorized as: NewsGiven the current rate of unemployment in the US due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s hard for workers to remain optimistic. One group of job seekers, however, is staying positive when it comes to their prospects in this tight labor market. HR Dive’s Sheryl Estrada reports that according to Barnes and Noble’s College Insights Survey …
Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub Tackle a Skills Gap Problem Contributing to Unemployment
Posted On: 07/03/2020 | Categorized as: NewsAsk anyone what their biggest concern is when searching for a job, and they will more than likely say that it’s having the kinds of skills that are in demand. According to a recent article appearing on the HR Dive website, Microsoft and LinkedIn have just launched a global initiative that will help workers get …