10 Interview Questions Job Candidates Should Ask

?Preparing for a job interview can be nerve-wracking. First impressions are important, and how you respond to the interviewer’s questions could land you that job or put your resume at the bottom... Read more »

Big Tech Layoffs Leave HR Professionals with Key Questions

?With tech companies laying off workers in record numbers, many HR professionals who have spent a considerable portion of their careers in the industry are now thinking about their professional futures. Whether... Read more »

‘Leadership Comes in Little Moments’

“Leadership is an activity, not a position of authority,” Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride of the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) write in their new book, When Everyone Leads the Toughest Challenges Get... Read more »

7 Career Tips for Introverted HR Pros

?Research indicates that one-third to one-half of people identify as introverts—which generally means they draw their energy from being alone rather than in a group. That can be a challenge when you’re... Read more »

The Plight of Front-Line Workers

?Omar Washington lost hope years ago. The Raleigh, N.C., resident has always been an hourly employee, and he says he’s never had a legitimate opportunity for upward mobility. Washington has worked on... Read more »

Reimagining the Office for the Hybrid Age

?A florist arranges delicate cherry blossom branches in a large black vase in a building’s lobby, while another positions red blooms in a white vessel. Workers hang greenery around hallway entrances, creating... Read more »

Ask HR: Can Employers Require Workers to Speak Only English?

?SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »

Refusal to Promote Correctional Officer with Back Injury Upheld

?Takeaway: In evaluating whether an employee can perform essential job functions and so is qualified for the job for purposes of the ADA, a court will consider a number of factors, no... Read more »

Recouping Training Costs Poses Legal Challenges

?After spending significant money on training sessions, employers may feel the investment was a waste if an employee leaves shortly thereafter. Some employers require workers to pay back the cost of training... Read more »

Ask HR: What Are Some Tips for a Stay-at-Home Parent Starting a Job Search?

?SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »
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