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Organizations Will Need Data Analytics to Survive
At the Society for Human Resource Management People Analytics conference on Jan. 14, keynote speaker Jack Phillips, CEO and co-founder of the International Institute for Analytics, said HR is key…
An Open Enrollment 'Look Back' Captures What You've Learned
As the year ended, HR wrapped up another open enrollment season. Before moving on, however, standing back and reviewing what went smoothly and what tripped you up can ensure an…
It’s Time to Review Your Employee Handbook
A new year inevitably brings new workplace laws, whether at the federal, state or local level. So January is usually a good time for HR professionals to review their employee…
Paid Family Leave, on the Rise, Helps Women Stay in the Workforce
New research highlights the advantages of family paid time off (PTO) for employees and employers, and it's a lesson the federal government and cutting-edge companies are taking to heart as…
Unlimited vs. Limited PTO: Which One Is Right for Your Workplace?
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) offers advantages for workers and employers, but it isn't the best option for every organization. It pays to learn the pros and cons of unlimited…
Follow OSH Act When Evaluating Respiratory Hazards
Employers must evaluate respiratory hazards at their workplace whenever the potential exists for employees to be overexposed to contaminants, according to the 9th
Refusal to Hire Due to Obesity Did Not Violate the ADA
A company did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it refused to hire an applicant whose obesity presented an unacceptably high risk that he would develop an…
UK: Five Key Safety Areas to Consider When Working in Winter
Here are five key areas where you might consider extra measures to protect workers in the United Kingdom over the winter
South Africa: Leave Law Amendments Are in Effect
As of Jan. 1, the much-anticipated amendments to South Africa’s Basic Conditions of Employment Act regarding the provisions of parental, adoption and commissioning parental leave have commenced
Female Speakers Underrepresented at Professional Gatherings
The representation of women as speakers and panelists at conferences and summits is low across most industries and types of gatherings, according to an analysis of more than 60,000 event…