Bargaining Begins with Trader Joe’s Union

Bargaining committee members from two Trader Joe’s stores that have voted to unionize are starting bargaining talks with the company. But a Trader Joe’s store in Brooklyn, N.Y., recently voted against unionizing.... Read more »

More Proof That DE&I Programs Matter

A recent survey revealed the stark differences among various worker demographics regarding expectations about diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives from their employers. In October, consulting firm EY released findings from a... Read more »

When Women Leave Leadership, Address Root Causes Instead of Symptoms

?Female leaders at the senior level and above are switching jobs at the highest rate ever seen—and at a higher rate than men in leadership, according to McKinsey & Co.’s Women in... Read more »

Ask HR: How Can You Explain Oddities in Your Work History?

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 »

October Job Growth Surges Above Forecasts

?U.S. employers added 261,000 new jobs in October, upending economists’ predictions of a much lower number, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The data... Read more »

Louis Lessig: Taking the Wide View to Successfully Navigate Employment Law

The following transcript is provided unedited. Louis Lessig:  It can be, and it’s interesting because back in the day when I ended up becoming barred in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, I also... Read more »

Get Maximum Return on Your LinkedIn Time Investment

Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, answers common reader questions about how to further your career in HR. LinkedIn is a networking platform designed to help you... Read more »

Options After a Merger

Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, answers common reader questions about how to further your career in HR.   What should you do when you hear through the... Read more »

Company Cultures Adjust to Disclosing Pay Ranges in Job Ads

As New York City joins localities requiring employers to publish pay ranges in job ads, more employers across the U.S. are as well, even in places that don’t require them to. Consultancy... Read more »

The Importance of Written Communication Skills

Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, answers common reader questions about how to further your career in HR. Recently, a senior HR generalist wrote to me about... Read more »
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