Employers Pressed Over Health Plan Coverage of Transgender Treatments for Minors

Employers are facing increasing—and conflicting—pressures over health plan coverage of puberty-blocking medications used to treat some minors for gender dysphoria. Several states have restricted the use of transgender medical services for minor... Read more »

Flexibility or Autonomy: Which Is right for Your Workplace—and Your Workers?

?Apple announced in August it would start requiring many of its California-based employees to report to their offices at least three days a week starting in September. The tech giant told workers... Read more »

James Abeyta-Stevens: Shaping Culture via Interaction and Empathy

The following transcript is provided unedited. James Abeyta-Stevens: Every Friday, human resources would have dance parties and invite our team members to attend Inhuman Resources with music and song and dance. And... Read more »

When Disasters Strike: Pay, Leave and Related Issues

Tragic events bring an all-too timely reminder of pay and benefits issues that HR managers should bear in mind. Although it is practically impossible to be fully prepared for any disaster, it... Read more »

Building Social Capital to Reduce Underemployment

?Labor market data shows that as of June, 41 percent of college graduates ages 22 to 27 were underemployed, defined as “working in a job that typically does not require a bachelor’s... Read more »

HR Must Be Vigilant About the Ethical Use of AI Technology

?Employers must be aware of the ethical considerations of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology—even in its current nascent stage—in the workplace, said Kerry Wang, speaking at the HR Technology Conference & Exposition... Read more »

Cannabis and HR Tech: What You Need to Know

?Cannabis-related businesses face several regulatory and compliance issues that impact their HR practices. The quickly changing regulatory and legal landscape can be challenging to comply with, particularly when it comes to payroll.... Read more »

Polishing Your Resume to Make the Best Impression

?Your resume is your introduction to a potential employer. Make that first impression count, because it will determine whether the employer wants to interview you. Take the time to revise your resume until... Read more »

Win the Job Offer with Your Answer to the First Interview Question

?Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions each week about how to further your career in HR. Contact him at the e-mail address at the... Read more »

IRS Update Clarifies Prescreening of New Hires for Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The IRS has updated its online information on prescreening job applicants to see if hiring them would enable an employer to receive the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which is available... Read more »
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