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It's Time to Talk About Race
It's better for people of different races to talk about their different experiences than to avoid difficult discussions, says columnist Jathan Janove. By sharing our stories and backgrounds, we build…
Employees Look to Employers to Rise Up Against Racism
The killing of George Floyd in June has sparked social unrest around the country, and many employees are expecting organizations to speak up—and to speak out—against racism
Managing Both Onsite and Remote Workers Requires Finesse
Managers may find themselves dealing with resentment between employees who are allowed to continue working remotely and those who are being told they can't any longer. Point out safety efforts…
Wellness Programs Step Up as Worksites Reopen
Collaboration between facilities managers and HR wellness leaders can be vital to ensuring workplaces are safe as employees return to work
Do Your Employees Know Why You Believe in Racial Equity?
If your company is stepping up to condemn racism and discrimination and to reduce bias in hiring, don't frame it as something the company "has to do." Falsely labeling diversity…
Facial Analysis Technology in the Workplace Brings Risks
Facial recognition technology has been under the microscope as organizations and lawmakers re-evaluate its use in the wake of global protests about racial injustice. Technology giants Amazon, IBM and Microsoft…
Screening for Applicants’ COVID-19 Concerns: Can You? Should You?
HR professionals know that the interviewing process can be time-consuming and costly, and there’s always the risk that a candidate will accept an offer elsewhere. But 2020 brings a new…
Navigating the New Normal in International Business Travel
What can your company expect in terms of your employees’ ability to travel internationally as parts of the world begin to come out of months of lockdown? And what will…
Virginia ‘Bans the Box’ on Marijuana Possession
New legislation took effect in Virginia on July 1 that prohibits employers from requiring job applicants to disclose information related to past criminal charges for simple marijuana possession. Simple possession…
EEOC Expands Mediation Program During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on July 7 two six-month pilot programs—one for its mediation program and one for its conciliation process—to make mediation more widely available and…