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Exploring the ‘Karen’ Stereotype at Work
Uber recently received backlash for hosting “Don’t Call Me Karen” seminars to discuss the experiences white female employees have had with the widespread stereotype
Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees: Where Companies Are Progressing and Falling Short
New SHRM research reveals that 3 in 4 employees who identify as LGBTQ+ agree that they are treated fairly at work. However, the data also suggest stigma and
Walmart Expands Mental Health Benefits
The retailer is expanding mental health benefits for its employees, doubling the number of therapy and mental health coaching sessions it provides to all workers and
Learning from the Employee Benefits Pandemic Experience
With the public health and national emergencies officially over, employers and other industry experts are evaluating which pandemic-era benefits remain popular among
How ‘Creator’ Platforms, ChatGPT Are Transforming Corporate Learning
New video-editing apps, along with ChatGPT and “creator” platforms developed by learning technology vendors, are helping organizations meet the growing need for
Should Algorithms Make Layoff Decisions?
Whether the use of algorithms to make layoff decisions is a sound practice has been a source of debate in the HR community
Building Trust Through Transparency: A Q&A with Shirley Davis
An interview with author, certified coach and HR expert Shirley Davis, SHRM-SCP, president and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises Inc. Davis will be a Mega Session speaker
The Pros and Cons of Monitoring Remote Workers
Watch out for the practical ramifications that can arise and the legal requirements that apply when monitoring remote workers
Defense Contractors Are Learning to Accept Remote Work
Perhaps the most enduring impact of the pandemic on the labor force has been the dramatic increase in remote work—and not just in jobs with no government connection. The
Mechanic Not Entitled to Overtime Pay Under FLSA
A mechanic who repaired hydraulic cranes was not entitled to overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal appeals court held. The employee