Follow Rules of the Road for Limited-Reference Policies
Limited-reference policies can help employers limit liability, even though managers and co-workers sometimes ignore the policies to help colleagues get new positions
First-Time Jobless Claims Fall to Pandemic-Era Low While Hiring Rises
States reported that 385,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending May 29, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week’s revised level and
Hospital Employees Sue Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Some employees of Houston Methodist—which includes a medical center and several community hospitals—are challenging a requirement that all employees get vaccinated
Ruling Threatens Independent Trucker Business Model in California
Motor carriers that use independent truck drivers to haul freight in California may need to adopt a new operating model and reclassify drivers as employees if a recent
Judge Reduces $6 Million Jury Award in Wrongful Termination Case
A jury awarded $6 million to an employee in a wrongful termination action, but a California appeals court lowered the award by $140,000, finding that the employee’s
Rewarding Employees Who Leave Remote Work Behind
Welcoming employees back to a physical workplace could enable more effective onboarding, training and collaboration. But recent research shows getting employees to
Young People: You’re Burned Out And That’s OK
With burnout at a record high, young people often struggle to overcome burnout-inducing habits they formed in school as they enter the workplace. Here are three critical changes you can…
Here Is Why Intentionally Investing In Diversity Is Worth The Effort
This month of June is LGBTQ Pride Month companies showcase new ways to show their support for diversity in the workplace, but how many of these efforts have an impact…
Is Tech like Slack & Teams Killing Corporate Culture?
Have you ever said anything online—Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.—that you would never say in a face-to-face work meeting? Made a comment
The 3 Most Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Any Meeting
Understanding our audience is key to successful communication, but it’s equally vital to know what we want them to do when they leave our meeting. Three simple questions can help…