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House Passes Association Health Plans for Small Businesses
A bill that would make it easier for small businesses to band together and offer employee coverage through association health plans was brought to the House floor and approved. Its…
Program Identifies and Trains Low-Wage Workers for Skilled Jobs
The Charlottesville (Va.) Works Initiative matches low-wage workers to jobs, provides support services and steers participants toward necessary training
House Republicans, Short of Votes, Withdraw Health Care Bill
After several hours of debate on Friday, President Donald Trump asked House GOP leaders to withdraw the American Health Care Act from consideration, in a dramatic acknowledgement that House leaders…
Recruiting Gets Smart Thanks to Artificial Intelligence
Robots come to the recruiting world
Unlimited Vacation: Better for Employers and Employees?
While the concept of unlimited vacation sounds pretty generous, in practice, some argue that it benefits a company's bottom line more than it benefits the company's employees
Does Mindfulness Training Have Business Benefits?
It helps reduce employee stress and create a more positive work environment. One in 3 working Americans report being stressed on the job, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2016…
How HR Pros Can Boost their Brand to Build their Careers
As a recruiter, you understand how important it is for job seekers to have a strong online presence—so invest time in building a brand of your own
SHRM Members Show Off Their Office Pets
SHRM members who work in pet-friendly environments show us photos of their furry work pals
Supreme Court: NLRB Official Couldn’t Be Acting General Counsel and Nominee Simultaneously
An acting National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel did not have the authority to continue in that role once the president nominated him to be confirmed by the Senate…
Termination Due to Lack of Desired Skills Not Age Bias
A Minnesota-based manufacturer's dismissal of an employee because of concerns about his skills did not constitute age discrimination