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When HR Gets It Wrong: Training that Doesn’t Work
Some training to prevent workplace misconduct, inequity and other problems doesn’t work, so what types of training may be better able to help?
Working Deeply: A Q&A with Robert Barner
A guide for executive coaches and leadership development professionals to help them foster deep transformational learning
Multicultural Women Benefit from Male Support in the Workplace
Having male allies in leadership positions at work makes a sizable impact on the career advancement of multicultural women, according to a report from the Working Mother Research Institute
How to Avoid Annoying Your Hiring Managers
Because hiring managers and HR professionals are inextricably linked throughout the recruitment and hiring process, it’s important that their relationships are transparent and free from barriers that can, however inadvertently,…
DHS Grants Additional 15,000 H-2B Visas
Summer seasonal employers will have access to 15,000 additional H-2B visas for temporary guest workers through the remainder of the fiscal year (FY) that ends Sept. 30
When Switching to Unlimited PTO, Coordinate with FMLA
When switching to unlimited paid time off for the C-suite, employers should consider their Family and Medical Leave Act obligations to ensure that FMLA time off, which is typically unpaid,…
NLRB Can Change Witness Disclosure Rule While Enforcing Prior Rule Against Company
An employer cannot challenge a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision to expand instances in which the employer must provide witness statements to a union when the NLRB enforced the…
Agility, Willingness to Pivot Are Key for Transforming Companies: IBM's Gherson
Diane Gherson, IBM's senior vice president for human resources, talks about the company's process of transforming its organization so as to develop leaders who can move quickly in this "age…
Are Your Employees Prepared for a Workplace Medical Emergency?
What would you do if an employee had a medical emergency on the job? The American Heart Association says most employees aren’t prepared to handle life-threatening health issues—like sudden cardiac…
Dental Benefits Are Often Misunderstood, Underused
Lack of knowledge about their dental coverage can cause employees to skip regular checkups and routine cleanings, leading to more expensive and invasive treatments later on