Top 5 New Employment Laws Coming Soon to California
California Governor Jerry Brown signed several significant employment bills that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018, and many businesses in the state will need to update their policies and…
Newer Technologies Will Change the World of Work
Within the next four years, artificial intelligence (AI) will eliminate jobs initially but will then create more jobs to overcome the shortage. Employees will turn to chatbots, rather than apps,…
So Is ADA Leave Required or Not?
Some HR professionals commenting on a recent decision holding that leave is not required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are determined to look at ADA leave requests on…
Preventing Workplace Violence: Start with Careful Hiring Practices
When creating a workplace security plan, it's key to assess a business's internal vulnerabilities by reviewing how potential new hires are scrutinized
Saudi Arabia: Wage Protection System to Be Phased in for Smaller Employers
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Labor and Social Development has begun implementing its wage protection system for employers of smaller sizes and will cover all companies except those with 10 or…
Ontario: The Official Word on Unofficial Bonus Policies
A bonus payment was due to a former employee in Ontario despite the company's unofficial policy that a terminated worker would not be paid a bonus
Nontraditional Wellness Benefits Improved Firm’s Engagement and Retention
From standing desks to five-minutes of meditation and taking team walks, nontraditional wellness benefits can help employees to manage their health
Bono And Thomas Friedman Reveal Three Skills American Workers Need Today
People need to be able to adapt—and adapt quickly—if they want to thrive in the business world and not fall behind. Here are the three skills workers should possess to…
When You Give Feedback And Nothing Changes — How To Give Negative Performance Feedback, Part 2
When you give negative performance feedback but see no follow-through to a more positive change, don’t assume it’s just a problem with the Recipient of that feedback. Here are 5…
What Every Manager Should Know About Recognizing Their Millennial Employees
Millennials are known as "trophy kids", but their need for recognition and praise for good work in the office has nothing to do with their participation trophies