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What Happens When the Robots Lose Power?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) might update a safety rule known as the lockout/tagout standard, which regulates the control of hazardous energy while machines and equipment are being…
SHRM Instructor's Top 20 Test Tips: Part 1
Over the past six years of helping people prepare for and take HR certification exams, Adam R. Calli, SHRM-SCP, has collected insights from students and other instructors on the best…
Three Key Tools for Collecting Qualitative Data
Brainstorming, surveys and interviews form a potent triad for gathering the reliable qualitative information you need to be an effective HR professional. This article provides guidance on how to use…
Worker-Advocacy Groups Back Harassment Claims Against McDonald’s
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several other worker-advocacy groups said they are backing 25 sexual-harassment claims against McDonald's corporate and franchise restaurants throughout the country
First Amendment Didn’t Protect Vague Concerns
An employee’s mentioning reverse discrimination and expressing vague concerns over public safety does not convert ordinary speech into language protected by the First Amendment, according to the 11th
Job Offers Up but Salaries Mostly Flat for 2019 Graduates
Salaries for newly minted college graduates are virtually flat from 2018 despite low unemployment. But pay is rising faster for some positions and salary offers vary by location, making it…
EU: Employers Must Record Employees’ Work Time
The European Court of Justice recently ruled that European Union (EU) member states must enact laws requiring employers to record employees' daily work hours. Employers ultimately will have to set…
Billionaires Paying Off Student Loans Isn’t a Solution
Having a billionaire pay off your student loans is about as likely as winning the lottery. Instead, graduating seniors will be looking to their future employers for help with their…
Different Demographic Groups Experience Mental Health Challenges in Unique Ways
Employers should consider the distinct mental health needs of different employee groups, according to new research. Recent research found significant differences across racial and ethnic groups, gender, age and sexual…
Experiencing Negative Mental Health Symptoms? You're Not Alone
Mental health issues are more prevalent among the workforce than employers may realize, and for many employees, work is a factor in the mental health symptoms they experience