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How HR Can Promote Flexibility in Blue-Collar Jobs
Working-class employees need work/life balance, too. And HR can help give it to them—while boosting the organization’s competitive edge
How To Create a Culture of Civility
The raw emotions of a polarized electorate are taking a toll on employee relations. How can HR professionals help shape an organizational culture of civility?
Diversity Trainers Are Tested By Harsh Rhetoric
Diversity and inclusion trainers are being tested by the harsh rhetoric surrounding President Donald Trump’s campaign pledges and initial actions, particularly the travel ban on immigrants and refugees from predominantly…
India Soon to Amend Maternity Benefit Requirements
The lower house passed the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill 2016 and, once it receives presidential assent, it will be published in the Official Gazette and enforced as a law
California Lawmakers Introduce Statewide Ban-the-Box Law
When it comes to legislation restricting employer use of criminal records, California seems to be leading the charge. Lawmakers have continued the trend by introducing A
E.U.: European Court of Justice Rules on Headscarves in the Workplace
Contrary to the headlines, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for the European Union did not rule that employers are able to ban headscarves at work
Maine Delays Recreational Marijuana Law’s Anti-Discrimination Provisions
Recently passed “emergency” legislation will provide Maine employers with a temporary reprieve from complying with the new recreational marijuana law’s the anti-discrimination provisions
Arizona High Court: Minimum Wage and Paid-Sick-Leave Law Is Constitutional
The Arizona Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to uphold Proposition 206, the November 2016 ballot initiative that increases the Arizona minimum wage and requires employers in the state to offer…
Myths and Realities of Blue-Collar Flexibility
Working-class employees need work/life balance, too. And HR can help give it to them