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PBM 'Digital Formularies' Promote Healthier Habits with Vetted Apps
One way to discern the best-quality health and wellness apps is to take advantage of "digital formularies" overseen by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which can evaluate apps, negotiate prices with…
How the Coronavirus Has Changed Freelancing
A significant share of the labor force began freelancing for the first time at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, social distancing measures led traditional gig workers to cut…
Immigration Fee Increases Put on Hold
Immigration filing fee hikes set to take effect Oct. 2 for employers of foreign national workers were temporarily halted last week by a U
Career Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Career and professional development may have taken a backseat to the many demands facing organizations in the pandemic era. Still, restoking career and professional
Uncomfortable but Civil Conversations Are Important to Workplace Inclusion
Uncomfortable but respectful workplace conversations help foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr
How to Build Rapport While Wearing a Face Mask
Masks are necessary during the coronavirus pandemic, but they also hide facial expressions that are key to communicating effectively. Here are some tips about how to make sure your listeners…
New Unemployment Claims Hold Below 1 Million
States reported that 840,000
Externship Program Offers HR Students a Career Preview
Members of the Texas A&M University-San Antonio student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management find value in an externship that takes student members to local businesses for two…
Apprenticeship Expansion Passes House Committee
The House Education and Labor Committee recently passed legislation reauthorizing the National Apprenticeship Act (NAA), which would invest billions of dollars in the work-based learning model, codify standards, and expand…
Google Workers Can Proceed with Challenge to Confidentiality Policies
Three Google employees can move forward with their lawsuit claiming that the company's confidentiality policies restrict workers' speech, a California appeals court has ruled