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Worker Who Signed Separation Agreement Could Not Bring Bias Claim
An employee who signed a separation agreement containing a release of liability could not bring claims for wrongful termination and age discrimination against her former
Employers Budgeting 4% Pay Raises in 2024
As a tight labor market and inflationary pressures linger, employers are looking to continue competitive pay hikes for employees in 2024—although the aggressiveness of
The Great Compromise: Return-to-Office Gains Steam
As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes further into the rearview mirror, business leaders and HR professionals find themselves navigating the next great challenge: bringing
How to Implement an Effective Return-to-Office Strategy
The following guidance can help employers develop and implement a return-to-office (RTO) strategy that is both empathetic and effective
New York City Clarifies Who and What Is Covered Under AI Bias Law
New York City’s law regulating employers’ use of automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) in hiring and promotions entered its enforcement phase July 5 after months
Should Chief Diversity Officers Report to HR?
Most chief diversity officers globally tend to sit two levels below the CEO, often reporting to HR, according to recent research. Sometimes that works well—but
The Great Compromise: Return-to-Office Policies Are Evolving
With unemployment at historic lows and talent shortages widespread, many employers have been accommodating employees’ desire for remote and hybrid work
Why CEOs Want Employees Back in the Office
Business leaders widely agree that the drawbacks of remote work far outweigh the benefits, for a range of reasons. Here, based on SHRM’s extensive research and
Soft Skills Training Also Requires Coaching
The work isn't over when the presentation on soft skill ends, writes columnist Jathan Janove. To learn soft skills, people need coaching and feedback to understand how
How Will Apple Vision Pro Change the Workplace?
Candidate testing, employee training, improved connections for remote workers--workplace experts are anticipating big opportunities from using the latest in virtual