Monkeypox Declared a Public Health Emergency

To address the spread of monkeypox, the U.S. declared a public health state of emergency. California, Illinois and New York had already done the same. The disease can be transmitted through skin-to-skin... Read more »

Viewpoint: Stop Fearing AI and Big Data in Recruiting

?Complex emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and big-data analysis will be used to create the leading HR organizations of the future, and employers must be willing to invest the... Read more »

Public Health Emergencies Declared to Combat Monkeypox

?To address the spread of monkeypox, three states have declared a public health state of emergency and the federal government is expected to follow suit. The disease can be transmitted through skin-to-skin... Read more »

States Combat Monkeypox with Public Health Campaigns

?To address the spread of monkeypox, three states have declared a public health state of emergency. The disease can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, but not by sharing office space and talking... Read more »

Shadow Boards’ Application in Corporate South Africa

?The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a shift in workplace culture, forcing organizations to embrace digital transformation and adapt to new ways of working, in the context of the... Read more »

Tread Carefully When an Employee Gets Arrested Outside of Work

When an employee is arrested outside of work hours, it’s never welcome news, but there are some key do’s and don’ts for HR professionals to keep in mind. It’s not easy to... Read more »

Unemployment Claims Hold Near 8-Month High

?States reported that 260,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending July 30. The number of workers continuing to claim unemployment benefits—1.4 million—is still well below the prepandemic average of... Read more »

New Rules Require Japanese Companies to Disclose Their Gender Wage Gap

?In June, the Japanese government announced its framework policy plan called the “Framework Policies.” The policies require Japanese companies to increase the transparency of their gender wage gap in two ways: (a)... Read more »

Monkeypox at Work: Keep ADA Guidelines in Mind

?U.S. employers are reminded to keep the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in mind as monkeypox spreads throughout the U.S. and into the workplace. ADA compliance requires keeping employee medical information confidential,... Read more »

USCIS Must Address Ballooning Backlogs, Ombudsman Says

?Severe and growing backlogs, inadequate funding and an increasing number of lawsuits continue to plague the agency that oversees the processing of employment visas for foreign workers. The public’s liaison to U.S.... Read more »
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