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In Focus: ‘A Day Without a Woman' Strike
The purpose of the strike, called "A Day Without a Woman," is to recognize "the enormous value that women of all backgrounds add to our socio-economic system—while receiving lower wages…
Cash Balance Plans Help Fill the Retirement Savings Gap
Cash balance savings plans can be a boon to participating employees while also appealing to decision-makers. By educating themselves on the pros and cons of this benefit, HR managers can…
Construction Jobs on the Rise, Despite Chronic Labor Shortage
Construction employment in January 2017 hit its highest level since the Great Recession, though the industry continues to suffer from a severe labor shortage, lack of projects and a growing…
Trump’s Revised Immigration Ban Exempts Iraq
Employers will need to exercise caution and defer travel by foreign national employees from the six countries listed in President Donald Trump’s revised executive order
Your Career Q&A: Career Change at Midlife
How do you make a midlife career change and break into the HR profession? Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions each week…
'Cadillac Tax' Remains in GOP Health Care Repeal, Replacement Bill
The long-awaited proposed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), backed by the House Republican leadership, would not cap the tax exclusion on employer-provided health care but…
There Are Worse Things Than Being Called 'Unprofessional'
You can be called "unprofessional" for stepping out of a box that someone wants to keep you in, for speaking your mind or for upsetting the status quo -- and…
Want To Develop Your Employees? A Simple Management Tool Can Help
Lack of employee development opportunities can lead to the unwanted loss of talent. But a simple management tool can keep development programs on track, and help build employee engagement
10 Tips For Leaders To Support Workplace Diversity, Part 2: Outside Work
As leaders, our words and actions can have a great impact on workplace diversity. Here are several simple things you can do outside of the work environment that will have…
Expedited H-1B Program Suspension Announced
Friday’s announcement that the