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Why a Good Cover Letter Is Critical to Your HR Job Search
When you're applying for a new HR role, a resume alone isn't going to get the job done. You need a cover letter to tell the whole story of your…
Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise
States reported that 239,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending April 8. About 1
Cal/OSHA Proposes Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Standards Board) recently published the official draft version of an indoor heat
Employers in British Columbia Ensure Safety During Opioid Decriminalization
In a pilot project effective until Jan. 31, 2026, British Columbia has decriminalized the possession of small quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and ecstasy, as well
Can Integrated Well-Being Help Solve Employers’ Participation Problem?
SHRM Online spoke to Garner’s Tony Guadagni about rising wellness investments, why employee participation is lagging in workplace programs and what employers can do
Lawsuit Tests DOL’s Authority Regarding Overtime Rule
An ongoing lawsuit in federal district court is challenging whether the
HR Leaders Say Tech Spending Will Slow, Despite Digital Transformation Needs
A reduction in IT spending is occurring at a time when HR organizations are being asked to fill gaps in productivity and efficiency—gaps that have increased since last
Inflation Falls Again, Now Up 5 Percent Year-Over-Year
Inflation dipped again last month to reach the smallest 12-month increase since May 2021, according to new data out Wednesday. But overall, cost of living is still
Argentina Reinforces Employers’ Day Care Obligation, Allows Reimbursement for Some
The obligation for some companies in Argentina to provide care facilities for children—now interpreted as those ages 45 days to 4 years—has been strengthened
Viewpoint: AI Tools Can’t Replace Authentic Thinking When Crafting Job Descriptions
When writing job descriptions, ChatGPT doesn’t replace or otherwise remove the need for HR thinking. There are many issues AI does not address