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House Passes Federal Hiring Reform Bill
The Chance to Compete Act—legislation that alters the recruiting and hiring process for federal government jobs to incorporate skills-based assessments—passed the
Court Dismisses Claims Against Whole Foods Over Black Lives Matter Masks
A federal judge has rejected retaliation charges against Whole Foods over its policy prohibiting employees from wearing Black Lives Matter face masks. The U
Nutrition Solutions CEO Knows Value of Second Chances
Nutrition Solutions founder and CEO Chris Cavallini is a believer in second chances. He’s had several of them
Fitting Hybrid Work Policy to Company Culture
The hybrid work schedule, created out of necessity during the pandemic, has become a critical attraction and retention tool for many organizations feeling the labor
Leading Difficult Conversations About Layoffs
Treating the employee who is on the receiving end of bad news about a layoff with respect and dignity is of utmost importance. Next time you find yourself having to
The Three Biggest PAGA Questions California Employers Have for 2023
The Supreme Court of California is set to rule in three PAGA cases that may have substantial implications for employers. The cases deal with when arbitration agreements
French Government Unveils Its Retirement Reform Plan
The French proposal for the future of the public pension system has gotten attention for a gradual increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64. There is much more…
German Federal Labor Court Rules on Untaken Paid Leave
The German Federal Labor Court has issued two important decisions on untaken paid leave with significant implications for all employers in Germany
Gallup: Employee Disengagement Hits 9-Year High
The percent of workers disengaged in their jobs has steadily increased each year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by Gallup
COVID-19's Price Tag for Employers: $213 Billion
The Integrated Benefits Institute estimates that the cost associated with the loss of work hours from COVID-19 was a staggering $ billion in the pandemic’s first