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A Time for HR to Lead
The visibility of the profession has skyrocketed as human resource departments have gained a voice in strategic decisions. As this trend is likely to continue, HR
EU Directive on Gender-Balanced Boards Supports Workplace Equality
A European Union (EU) directive requires that listed companies have 40 percent of nonexecutive directors, or 33 percent of all directors, be members of the
OFCCP Scales Back Religious Exemption
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has rescinded a 2020 rule’s expansion of a religious exemption to equal opportunity requirements, returning
Want to Attract Job Seekers? Make Sure to Post a Salary
Employees being reluctant about applying to jobs without salary ranges is “definitely a trend we’re starting to see,” one expert said
California Bill Would Penalize Employers for Enforcing Restrictive Covenants
New legislation recently was proposed in the California State Assembly that, if adopted and signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, could have a significant impact on
How Employers Should Prepare for the End of the COVID-19 Emergencies
The Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency and national emergency will end May 11. Here’s what that means for employers and their
How to Spot a Lie on a Resume
More than half of job applicants say they would stretch the truth to seem more qualified for a job. How can you spot the truths from the embellishments? Here are…
3 Commonsense Tips to Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment
As more employees return to physical workplaces, HR managers may encounter more sexual harassment issues. To prevent such problems, consider these three commonsense tips
How to Counter the Baby Boomer Brain Drain
More employers over age 65 are leaving their jobs--not only for retirement, but also for new positions in other companies. Employers that want to retain these workers
Campus Career Fair Tours: Guides Show Students the Way
First-generation students at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Engineering are learning from dedicated tour guides how to prepare for, and navigate,