The Weapons-Free Workplace

?The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall... Read more »

How the Term ‘Work-Life Balance’ is Changing for the Youngest Group of Workers

?Work-life balance has never been the best term to describe what all people want from their work and life—because more than balance, it’s really about “having it all.” People want fulfillment from... Read more »

Supreme Court Arbitration Ruling in Favor of Employee Called a Narrow Victory

?The U.S. Supreme Court recently unanimously ruled that a baggage-handling supervisor who participated in loading and unloading cargo on and off planes transporting goods across state or international borders did not have... Read more »

Measuring Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational effectiveness comes from strong workplace culture, open communication, competent leadership, reliable succession planning and plenty of opportunities for growth. All of those factors can and should be measured. To begin setting... Read more »

Your Career Q&A: Why HR Doesn’t Exist to Help Employees

Many people join the HR profession because they want to do something meaningful that helps their fellow employees, but I know of no commercial enterprise that exists only to "help people." Companies... Read more »

Google and the Gig Workers: What Other Employers Can Learn

Google's temporary, vendor and contract workers are demanding treatment and benefits equal to Google's full-time workers. Their concerns are compelling, but there are fundamental differences between contractors and full-time staff. Employers can't... Read more »

Viewpoint: 5 Significant Recruiting and Retention Issues for 2019

Unemployment has reached record lows, and recruiters are finding it difficult to get candidates to consider their open positions. Moreover, companies are struggling to keep current employees from jumping ship for better... Read more »

Violence, Drugs, Cyberattacks Worry HR in 2019

​Workplace violence, marijuana use, data security, leave laws and workforce planning are among the most difficult challenges for employers this year, according to HR professionals. Experts weigh in with tips and strategies... Read more »
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