Defense Contractors Are Learning to Accept Remote Work

?The defense contracting community is not known for making big changes to standard operating procedure. But like many other employers, these firms—which work with U.S. military and intelligence agencies and employ people... Read more »

Building Trust Through Transparency: A Q&A with Shirley Davis

Shirley Davis, SHRM-SCP, has spent more than 30 years of her career advising companies on such workplace issues as talent management; cultural transformation; and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). She is president... Read more »

How ‘Creator’ Platforms, ChatGPT Are Transforming Corporate Learning

?The learning and development (L&D) team at ZoomInfo, a software company in Vancouver, Wash., had a dilemma. The team wanted to start creating short instructional videos to help new customers and employees... Read more »

How to Build a Better Professional Network

A professional network can be an important tool for advancing your career. But not everyone knows how to network effectively, and many are afraid to even try. That’s a missed opportunity, experienced... Read more »

Legislators Disagree on Proposed Labor Reforms

?Congressional lawmakers recently debated the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB)’s policy choices and contrasting legislative proposals that would impact employees’ union rights. At a May 23 hearing with the U.S. House Committee... Read more »

As Employees Prioritize Financial Benefits, Some Employers Cut Back

Persistent high inflation, drastic market swings and recession fears have taken a big hit on employees’ financial confidence, leading them to value financial benefits more than ever, new research suggests. But there’s... Read more »

Minnesota Passes Sick and Safe Leave Law

?Minnesota will soon join the ranks of states with state-wide earned paid sick and safe leave requirements.  The Minnesota legislature passed the Earned Sick and Safe Leave law (ESSL), and Gov. Tim... Read more »

Canada: How to Manage and Support a Remote Workforce

?After becoming widespread due to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote-work arrangements are here to stay in Canada, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based employment lawyer told attendees at a recent conference in Vancouver. “Now that... Read more »

New Guidance Explains Requirements of the PUMP Act

?New guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) answers some questions employers might have about complying with break time and space requirements under the federal Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing... Read more »

Voting and Sick Leave for Georgia Employees

?A new Georgia law, Senate Bill 129, will provide employees time off to advance vote in primaries and elections. It will take effect on July 1. This new measure amends existing law... Read more »
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