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Ask HR: Will Working Remotely Reduce Recognition?
How can remote workers make sure they stay in line for recognition and promotions? What should an employee do if many colleagues are using drugs at work? SHRM President
Amid Labor Shortages, Some States Opt Out of Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Many employers say they can't hire because expanded unemployment insurance payments have caused potential job candidates to drop out of the labor force. Some states are
White House Task Force Will Seek to Increase Unionization
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to establish a White House task force to boost unionization. The White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and
Here’s How Employers Can Help Achieve COVID-19 Herd Immunity
COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available in many parts of the country. By encouraging employees to get vaccinated, employers can help achieve herd immunity—which
Design Phishing Tests for Teaching, Not Tricking
Running phishing tests is a proven way to improve employees’ cybersecurity awareness and behavior, but using misleading tactics to simulate malicious attacks could
Employer to Pay Punitive Damages for Firing Saleswoman with Cancer
A California appeals court affirmed the award of $500,000 in punitive damages to the children of an employee who was fired after being diagnosed with cancer
New Unemployment Claims Drop Under 500K for First Time During Pandemic
States reported that 498,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending May 1, a decrease of 92,000 from the previous week’s revised level and
More Colleges Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination
The number of colleges mandating COVID-19 vaccination for the 2021-2022 academic year has soared in the past month, even as some states have attempted to prevent schools
Paycheck Protection Program Is Out of Cash for Most Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program has run out of money for most businesses, the Small Business Administration announced May 4.