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Store Hours Reduced as Employees Call in Sick
Customers are encountering early closings and food shortages at restaurants and grocery stores due to the omicron variant and labor shortages
Worker Misclassification Is in Agencies’ Crosshairs
Federal enforcement agencies are coordinating enforcement efforts to go after employers that misclassify workers as independent contractors, so employers need to keep
2022 Cybersecurity Trends: Ransomware, Security-as-a-Service, Zero Trust
The profile of enterprise cybersecurity has never been higher. Some of the most conspicuous trends revolve around ransomware, security-as-a-service and zero trust
H-1B Visa Denial Rate Drops
The denial rate for new H-1B visa petitions fell to 4 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2021, far lower than the rate of 24 percent in FY 2018, 21 percent…
HR Gets Help Vetting AI Tools
Several companies recently announced that they are adopting new measures to vet vendors’ AI tools in order to mitigate data and algorithmic bias in human resource and
Providing Intervention for People in Crisis
Community psychologists and law enforcement officers often receive training to recognize people in crisis and try to stabilize the situation. Employers and their
Beyond the Numbers: Creating a Truly Diverse Organization
When organizations make perfunctory or symbolic efforts to give the appearance of inclusiveness, employees (and candidates) from marginalized or under-represented groups
Ask HR: How Can I Get Better at Writing E-Mails?
How can workers build confidence in their writing skills? Can an employee ask a supervisor to test a co-worker for drug use? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor,
UK: Disability Workforce Reporting Consultation Launched
A consultation has been launched into whether workforce reporting on disability should be introduced for