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How to Get Great Results when Checking Candidate References
You can get a lot of information about job candidates from their former employers, writes columnist Paul Falcone, if you can help them focus on helping the candidate
Viewpoint: Workplace Violence—Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
Statistics show workplaces are more likely to experience an act of violence than a fire. You probably have a fire prevention plan, but do you have a workplace violence
Mass Shootings Spotlight Need for Employer Mental Health Support
The tragedies are taking a toll on employees’ mental health, spurring a need for employer support, experts say
Robotic Systems Compel OSHA to Consider Revising Lockout/Tagout Standard
Manufacturers’ increasingly advanced robotic systems have made OSHA consider revising its standard for the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
Law Exempts Airline Crew from California Meal and Rest Break Requirements
Gov. Newsom signed Senate Bill 41, which provides that California’s meal and rest period requirements do not apply to airline cabin crew employees if they are covered by
Transgender Inclusion at Work Reaches Record Numbers
The number of companies incorporating policies to protect transgender workers has ballooned in recent years, but that hasn’t stopped some employers from mistreating
300 Million Jobs on AI Chopping Block?
Goldman Sachs economists predict that 300 million jobs globally could be eliminated through the use of ChatGPT and similar forms of generative AI. However, jobs lost
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly
States reported that 198,000, workers filed for new unemployment benefits, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 191,000
What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Mental Health in the Workplace
The TV series The TV series "Ted Lasso" has lots to teach HR professionals about mental health in the workplace. The show explores Ted's panic attacks and his
Chinese Raid of U.S. Firm Raises Concerns
The recent raid of the Beijing office of Mintz Group, a