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 »

Is That Meeting Really Necessary?

?Shopify’s announcement that it will eliminate many recurring meetings is the latest example of companies looking for ways to boost productivity and efficiency. The tech company is canceling recurring meetings involving three... Read more »

Best Practices for Re-Engaging Former Employees

?As many employers continue to face a tight labor market and a shortage of skilled labor, some are considering re-engaging former employees. Many former employees discover that the grass wasn’t actually greener... Read more »

Storms Continue to Pound California

? The emergency conditions persist in California, which has been deluged with storms, flooding and mudslides during the last two weeks. Widespread road closures, snowstorms, mudslides and power outages have made it... Read more »

New Rules on H-1B Visas and H-2 Programs Are in the Works

?The Biden administration has reconfirmed its plans to reform the H-1B visa program for professional foreign workers this year—including raising the wages of those workers—as well as update regulations for the H-2... Read more »

Anxiety Depression Among LGBT Adults Worsened During COVID-19 Pandemic

?2022 was a tough year for Ben Greene. The public speaker and LGBT advocate dealt with many arduous challenges that created tension in his personal and professional life. Greene, who is transgender,... Read more »

Faking COVID-19 Illness Can Have Serious Consequences

[This article has been updated.] Employees who fake coronavirus-related illnesses to get out of work—though doing so may be rare—could lose their jobs and face criminal penalties. Additionally, businesses may have to... Read more »

Inflation Numbers Continue Downward Trend

?Well-above average inflation is still hurting workers, but new data released today shows that inflation is continuing its slowdown—positive news that could cause ripple effects in the workplace and beyond if inflation... Read more »

Weekly Jobless Claims Tick Down

?States reported that 205,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Jan. 7, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level. Weekly jobless claims are at their... Read more »

Episode 381: Benefits and Centers of Excellence With Lisa Woods From Walmart

Workology Episode 381: Benefits and Centers of Excellence With Lisa Woods, Vice President of Physical & Emotional Wellbeing at Walmart. The post Episode 381: Benefits and Centers of Excellence With Lisa Woods... Read more »
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