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Israel Shortens Workweek by One Hour
The Israeli Minister of Labor, Haim Katz, has signed an extension order shortening the workweek in Israel
Singapore Minister Proposes Changes to Its Employment Act
Singapore's Minister for Manpower Lim Swee Say announced plans to amend the Employment Act so that higher-paid employees could benefit from the protection of employment rights
Spending Bill Potentially Doubles H-2B Visas This Year
The Department of Homeland Security will once again be able to increase the number of seasonal foreign workers available for
How to Handle the Overly Chatty Co-Worker
The overly chatty employee is among the leading culprits for lack of workplace productivity
Prayer and Meditation Rooms Can Increase Inclusion
The concept of bringing your whole self to work has been around for a while. For some organizations, that means providing a place for introspection—somewhere employees may pray, meditate, reflect—regardless…
Tip-Sharing Blocked in Government Spending Bill
A measure to prohibit employers from requiring wait staff to share their tips with back-of-the-restaurant workers, such as cooks and dishwashers, was approved by Congress in March 2018 as part…
SHRM-Supported Alliance Launched to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits
The Society for Human Resource Management and other leading employer organizations have launched the Partnership for Employer-Sponsored Coverage, an advocacy alliance to strengthen and protect employment-based health coverage
The C-Suite Lacks Confidence in HR Data Analytics. But Why?
Capital investment in HR data analytics is at an all-time high. But while organizations recognize the technology’s power to help organizations make more-informed decisions, business leaders are also concerned about…
Job Applicant’s Mandatory Arbitration Agreement Was Enforceable
Although an applicant was required to sign an agreement to arbitrate all employment-related disputes as a condition of being hired for a job, the agreement was enforceable because it contained…
How To Build On Your Organization’s Strengths
The appreciative inquiry process can spark more innovative thinking