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Trump Signs Workforce Training Bill Into Law
President Donald Trump signed legislation overhauling the nation’s career and technical education law, which provides critical funding for training programs for
Employer’s Limits on Religious Accommodation Were Reasonable
A religious accommodation can still satisfy an employer's legal obligations even if the accommodation results in a loss of potential income to the employee
How the Workplace—and Its Rewards—Will Change in Coming Years
New developments are transforming how we work and the ways in which employees are rewarded, and the pace of change is accelerating. Trend-watchers forecast how worksites will continue to evolve…
Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence
There is substantial hype around artificial intelligence (AI), yet so many things about the technology are misunderstood. People are confused about what AI is, what it can accomplish and how…
Viewpoint: 10 Ways to Fight FMLA Abuse in the Summertime
With summertime weather comes an increase in Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) abuse. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep employees from misusing FMLA leave
Weighing the Decision to Unify HR, Finance and ERP Systems
Amid the growing movement toward consolidating HR and talent management technologies into one unified “suite,” another issue is confronting HRIS leaders: Does it also make sense to consolidate HR, finance…
Employers Are Frustrated by These 5 STEM Talent Hurdles
The lack of qualified workers for jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can be attributed to critical challenges in five areas: skills, biases, education, geography and demographics, according…
Meaningful Work Creates Meaningful Internships
Access to executives, projects and volunteerism draw interns to software company
When Are California Employees Eligible for Leave?
To qualify for family and medical leave under federal and state law, California employees must work for their employer for a certain time period. But employers in the state should…
Employers Explore Repaying Student Loan Debt
Student loan repayment plans (SLRPs) allow employers to make monthly contributions directly to an employee's student loan servicer while employees continue to make regular payments. Early adopters tout SLRPs as…