Puerto Rico Passes Pay Equity Law
Almost two months after signing sweeping employment law reform, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has signed a pay equity law limiting instances in which employers can inquire into an applicant’s salary history,…
Ban the Box: Fix It or Start Over?
Advocates and critics of ban-the-box policies—which delay questions about an applicant’s criminal history until later in the hiring process—are reacting to recent research that shows the measures may increase hiring…
In Focus: Will the Trump Administration Roll Back OSHA Enforcement?
President Donald Trump and GOP members of Congress have promised to cut back on federal regulations, including those that govern the workplace, and actions over the past few weeks have…
Employers May Face State Criminal Liability for Safety Violations
Criminal prosecutions under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) are rare and only happen in limited circumstances. But employers can be prosecuted under stricter state workplace or…
As Opioid Epidemic Rages, Worksite Policies Overlook Prescribed Drugs
Most drug addictions today don’t begin on the street, they start in a doctor’s office. Drug-free workplace policies should include opioids and other prescription drugs that can impact job safety…
Your HR Career Toolkit
I’ve never met an HR pro who isn’t looking for a toolkit to facilitate personal or professional change. Whether it’s a seven-part coaching curriculum or a facilitated day of discussion,…
3 Ways to Get Rid of an Overpaid, Underperforming Employee
One of the biggest issues we face as HR Pros is trying to get rid of our overpriced employees. Let’s be real, we made our own bed with this issue! …
How to Grow Better Leaders
The quality of an organization’s leadership almost always foreshadows its chances for sustained success
Never Mind China, India Will Be The Next Education Superpower
The smart money has long been on the Far East as the main challenger to the Anglo-American higher education hegemony, but the real threat may come from a barely-fancied outsider
Richard Simmons is "Missing" – Why You Should CareRI
Lessons learned from one of the world's leading fitness gurus