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Lawmakers Propose Bill to Help Close the Nation’s Skills Gap
A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation May 4 that would provide federal funding for state and local career and technical education programs while modifying how such funds are used…
Rethinking Stale Performance Management Practices
When performance management practices aren't helping businesses to improve employee performance, then something has to change—either shoring up existing systems or replacing them with fresh approaches
Your Career Q&A: The Best Time to Change Jobs
When considering whether to make a job change or strategic career move, there are three questions to answer, all of which play into making the transition a success
The Cost of a Bad Hire Can Be Astronomical
How can you ensure that you won't waste time recruiting, interviewing and making job offers to the wrong people?
Oregon Board Adopts Final Rules for Retirement Savings Program
The Oregon Retirement Savings Board adopted final rules to implement a state-sponsored retirement savings plan requiring employers that don’t offer retirement plans to make payroll deductions from their workers’ wages
Does Your Employee Handbook Need a Midyear Checkup?
HR professionals need to communicate legal changes with their workforce as new employment laws become effective, but how often should they revise their employee handbook?
Canada to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
When Canada legalizes recreational marijuana use next July, Canadian employers say they will treat its use in the workplace the same way they treat alcohol
Waiting Periods for Vacation Accruals May Be on the Way Out
Employers are moving away from imposing waiting periods for vacation accruals because of the proliferation of paid-sick-leave entitlements, according to Kyle Petersen, an attorney with Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago
New York City Mayor Approves Ban on Salary History Questions
Employers in New York City will no longer be allowed to ask job applicants about their salary history. This means that many HR professionals may need to make critical changes…
Key Influencers Can Transform a Toxic Workplace
Allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace have been making headlines. Leaders ultimately bear the responsibility of establishing an environment free from toxic behaviors