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 According to a study conducted by coaching company BetterUp, resilient companies have more innovation and less employee burnout. When it comes to the bottom line, such companies also experience higher revenue growth by millions of dollars than those companies that fail to give workers a sense of belonging. Workers who directly report to a resilient …

The world of work is continually changing. What was relevant in terms of job skills that employers are looking for tends to increase by 10% each year, according to a recent study conducted by Gartner. That means that some 33% of the job skills needed just a few years before are no longer required or …

Since the early 1990s, the term employee engagement has been bandied about in the corporate world.  What employee engagement means can vary from organization to organization and even from department to department within a single organization. According to an article by Barasha Medhi on the Business  2 Community website,  there are several essential definitions of …

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released technical guidance earlier this month that may require employers to provide accommodation for workers who are addicted to opioids to remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). HR Dive’s Katie Cleary reports that the technical guidance, released on August 5th, makes it illegal for …

COVID-19 has shown just how quickly companies are able to adapt to having a mostly-remote workforce. With virtual meetings, workers can stay safe at home while still maintaining productivity for work.  But HR Dive’s Samantha Ann Schwartz asks if it might be too much of a good thing. Gone are the days when you could …

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 …

According 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 …

The 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 …

Given 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 …

Ask 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 …

At a time when filling open positions and hiring top talent has proved problematic for many companies, the Trump administration announced more significant restrictions on a number of work-visa programs within the US. The most detrimental restriction on organizations having to look overseas for top talent is the suspension of the H1B visas. According to …

After increased awareness of racial divisions in every aspect of society, C-Suite decision-makers and HR professionals in America will have to pay closer attention to diversity when it comes to hiring. According to a recent article appearing on the Axios website, there is a renewed focus on issues of racism and bias. Businesses of all …

The Potential Value Of AI According to a recent article appearing on the Industry Wired website, HR professionals report spending 14 hours each week on average performing repetitious tasks. These tasks include payroll, tracking applicants, onboarding new hires, background checks, and other functions that are time-consuming. Artificial intelligence or AI has shown great promise in …

The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has tested the limits and resiliency of most businesses.  One theme among those organizations that have managed to survive and, in some cases, even thrive seems to have been the use of technology.  Whether an economic crisis is natural or man-made, because we now live in a global economy, such disasters …

The current pandemic crisis has set the number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits at their highest levels since the Great Depression. Earlier this month, US News reported that more than 33 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. Now the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers that even if they are still working, scammers may …

There have been many lessons learned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among those lessons is the ability of workers to adapt to working in a virtual office environment instead of a physical one is invaluable.   According to a recent article appearing on the HR Dive website, for older workers, this new way of doing things …

As many states are easing their restrictions and beginning to reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic, employers across every business sector should be aware of the potential legal risks when bringing employees back to the workplace. According to a recent story appearing on the Personnel Today website, employers could find themselves having to appear before an …