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How to Transform Troublesome Employees into Tremendous Team Players
Difficult employees might be the most vexing part of a manager's job. A supervisor's first instinct may be to terminate those "problem people" straightaway
‘Green’ Buildings May Boost Productivity, Cut Down on Sick Days
New research suggests that working in a green-certified building could improve productivity, job performance and overall well-being
Company Sued for Failure to Fully Inform Domestic Partners About Benefits
The spouse of a deceased television station employee can proceed with breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims against his husband’s former employer based on the employer’s failure to inform the employee that he could…
Reintroduced Legislation Focuses on H-1B Visa Reforms
Lawmakers from both parties are reintroducing immigration-related bills to limit the use of H-1B visas for skilled foreign guest workers
In Focus: Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Has Favored Employers in Past Decisions
For business leaders and HR professionals, Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court could lead to federal regulatory agencies wielding less power and influence
Workplace Burnout at ‘Epidemic Proportions’
Unfair compensation, unreasonable workload, and too much overtime or after-hours work were the top three contributors to employee burnout, survey respondents said
Embracing Diversity Starts with Self-Awareness, D&I Expert Says
"We see that companies that make diversity efforts core to their recruiting and retention strategies have a better chance of attracting and keeping the most dedicated, engaged and productive employees."
Viewpoint: Immigration and You
For HR practitioners who deal with employment-based immigration, these are anxious times. On the one hand, we have widespread agreement that our immigration system is in need of reform
Your Career Q&A: How to Recognize When It Is Time to Leave a Job
Toxic situations affect your skills development, work, attitude, personal life and health. You have to recognize when you cannot win, and when that happens you need to cut your losses…