Workplace Romances Can Be Tricky, But Friendships Boost Retention

?We spend on average about one-third of our lives at work. Based on a traditional 40-hour workweek, that’s 2,080 hours a year with co-workers, direct reports or supervisors. Given the amount of... Read more »

Understanding the Benefits of SHRM Certification 

Looking for reasons to get your SHRM Certification? Learn about the two certifications this organization offers as well as their benefits. The post Understanding the Benefits of SHRM Certification  appeared first on... Read more »

Phishing Attacks: What You Need to Know

?Cybersecurity professionals consider phishing attacks to be the “most dangerous” threat to cybersecurity for their organizations, according to research by Cyber Security Hub, an online news site for cybersecurity professionals. In the... 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 »

Will Employers Bring Masks Back to the Workplace?

?Once the COVID-19 omicron wave died down after exploding during the 2021-22 holiday season, mask mandates quickly went by the wayside. Fewer mandates were seen in public places, cities and workplaces, and... Read more »

Tips on When Interns Should Be Paid or Unpaid

?Many employers offer unpaid internships to develop relationships with young talent and build the talent pipeline within their industry. But while interns may agree to not be paid for their work, employers... Read more »

Product Demonstrator Not Considered Outside Salesperson Under California Law

?Takeaway: California’s outside salesperson exemption to wage and hour laws did not apply where the employer controlled the employee’s hours and working conditions, although the employer did not own or lease the location... Read more »

Rejected Job Applicant May Go Forward with Disability Bias Claim

?Takeaway: An applicant for a position as a special education aide who was rejected after she failed a physical exam could bring her disability bias claim to trial where she showed that... Read more »

Illinois Court Holds 5-Year Limitation Applies to BIPA Claims

?The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled out the possibility of a one-year statute of limitations for claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The case is called Tims v. Blackhorse... Read more »

Hook Up on Tinder

Since dating can be stressful, there is the possibility of humor to try to reduce tensions. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Rosenfeld found... Read more »
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