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Digital Skills Gap Hits All Levels of Job Market
A crucial digital skills gap among
What Does the Kronos and Ultimate Software Merger Mean for HR?
Users of Kronos and Ultimate Software—two of the largest HR technology vendors—may want to get in touch with their account representatives. The two companies have announced a merger, creating the…
As Coronavirus Spreads, Prepare Infectious-Disease Plans
More countries are reporting cases of coronavirus, and employers around the world have been asked to educate their workforces on how to prevent the spread of the virus
Western Europe: The Law on Hidden Video Surveillance of Workers
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued a key judgment refining the rules on video surveillance in the workplace and hidden monitoring of employees
HR and IT Should Team Up to Fight Cyberattacks
As cyberattacks proliferate, HR and information technology (IT) professionals need to work together to ensure that employees don’t fall prey to phishing, spear phishing and ransomware attacks
Fired Worker in Massachusetts Gets Triple Jury Award for Unpaid Commissions
A salesperson who was fired after she complained about not receiving the full commission for a contract she negotiated is entitled to triple damages under the Massachusetts Wage Act, according…
Viewpoint: Rethinking Workplace Burnout
The World Health Organization has recognized burnout explicitly as a workplace phenomenon--acknowledging that burnout is an organizational failing, not an employee problem. How can you switch from putting the onus…
Sharpen Your Recruiting Workflow with Service-Level Agreements
Using service-level agreements (SLAs) in recruitment can speed up a laggard hiring process, generate accountability from hiring managers and create the expectation that talent acquisition (TA) is a top company…
Judge Upholds New York City’s Predictable-Scheduling Law
Fast-food and retail employers in New York City must comply with both the city’s predictable-scheduling law and the state’s wage and hour laws, according to a recent court ruling
The Health Care Industry's Top HR Challenges
When Jeremy Tolley's company tried to find a registered dietician for a new clinic in a rural area near Roanoke, Va., he says it was like "looking for a purple…