Companies are bracing themselves for a huge turnover rate once the pandemic lifts according to two studies as reported by SHRM. They estimate that more than half of employees in North America are planning to look for a new job in 2021 and a quarter of them may quit their jobs outright when once recruitment …
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Study Finds That Most US Firms Merely ‘Go Through the Motions’ on Inclusion
Posted On: 03/19/2021 | Categorized as: NewsWords like ‘inclusion’ and ‘diversity’ are central to the vision and mission of many major companies in the US. But to simply use the words is one thing, while actually making a difference in the area of inclusion is a completely different matter. A new study shows that the training and initiatives many US firms …
Woman Sues Husband’s Employer after Contracting COVID-19, Suit Overturned
Posted On: 03/15/2021 | Categorized as: NewsA woman in California took her husband’s employer to court after both she and her husband tested positive for COVID-19. She believes her husband brought the novel coronavirus into their home after being subjected to an unsafe environment at work, according to this article from Fox Business. The attorney representing the company the husband works …
Substitute Teachers Needed Across the Country, Causing Unique HR Challenge
Posted On: 03/05/2021 | Categorized as: NewsHuman Resources departments in companies and organizations large and small have to deal with a constant flow of unique challenges. These may include periods of intense hiring when many workers are needed at the same time. At other times, the challenge is more internal, dealing with the needs and problems of the already-existing workforce within …